1 Kansas Deputy Dead, 1 Critical After Courthouse Shooting

Two Wyandotte County (KS) sheriff’s deputies were shot Friday morning near a courthouse in downtown Kansas City, Kansas.

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June 15, 2018

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UPDATE (11:50 A.M. Pacific Time):

One deputy has died at the hospital from his injuries and the other is in critical condition. The surviving deputy is female.

This is breaking news and will be updated as further information becomes available. Original report below.

Two Wyandotte County (KS) sheriff’s deputies were shot Friday morning near a courthouse in downtown Kansas City, Kansas.

Sources told WDAF-TV that one officer has critical injuries.

The suspect was also shot, and all were taken to hospitals.

KCPD Chief Terry Zeigler said on Twitter that the department is “working a major incident” but gave no additional details.

Working major incident in the 800 block of North 7th, details unclear at this time.
— Terry Zeigler (@KCKPDChief) June 15, 2018

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