Overland park shooting: Suspect arrested after two workers shot at Kansas school
One victim is in surgery, the other is in a critical but stable condition
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Two workers have been critically injured in a shooting ar a Kansas City elementary school, with police taking a suspect into custody.
Overland Park police spokesman Officer John Lacy said the shooting happened at Sunrise Point Elementary School in the Blue Valley school district during the morning. Mr Lacy said that police believe an argument erupted between co-workers installing synthetic turf on the school's playground.
The shooting suspect fled and tried to carjack someone at a nearby car wash, according to The Kansas City Star. The suspect then stole another vehicle at gunpoint a few minutes later.
Authorities surrounded a home, with Overland Park Fire Department spokesman Jason Rhodes saying it was where police found a sport utility vehicle they believe had been stolen.
A police armoured vehicle began to move towards the house, said Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez. The suspect came out at that time and surrendered peacefully.
Mr Donchez said the person who surrendered had been “positively identified” as the suspect police had been seeking.
Overland Park Police said in a tweet that no school employees were involved in the shooting. District spokeswoman Becky Miller says no students were on campus.
One shooting victim was in surgery and the other is in a critical but stable condition, police said.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments