KCPD involved in standoff Wednesday at Westport Shopping Center

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department spokesperson said officers were involved in a standoff Wednesday in the Westport Shopping Center.

Photos provided to KSHB 41 News show officers in a parking lot at the center, located north of Westport Road and west of Southwest Trafficway.

KSHB 41 News first learned of the standoff around 11 a.m. Wednesday. Police remained on the scene as of 12:30 p.m.

Police have not released additional information.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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