LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Police are investigating an overnight shooting where a Lee’s Summit police officer was shot multiple times and a suspect ran from the scene.
The officer is in “serious condition” and other officers are trying to find the suspect.
A Blue Alert was issued for the suspect, Thomas Tolbert, a 27-year-old man. He ran from the police and then left in a car. The car was recovered in Grandview.
Troopers said the suspect is armed with a handgun.
According to police, around 11 p.m. Sunday, officers were sent to an apartment on Hollywood Drive for a report of a domestic disturbance.
As the first officer arrived on the scene in the apartment complex, and while waiting for his assisting officer, the officer saw a man running from the scene, according to LSPD. The officer chased the suspect and told officers shots had been fired via radio.
LSPD said no shots were fired by the officer, but the officer was struck multiple times. The officer was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
Investigators are working with area law enforcement partners to track the suspect. Police said they are not sure who the man is.
According to LSPD, there is no danger to the area.