Metro K.C. Car Chase Ends in Cops Killing Suspect/Driver

The local news media is reporting the driver of a vehicle involved in a police car chase was shot and killed by the Missouri Highway Patrol (MHP) late Saturday night/early Sunday morning.

The story from KMBC-9 News says the chase was initiated around 11 pm Saturday night by the Ray county MO Sheriff's Dept.- who was soon joined by the MHP..

The chased vehicle was "believed to be stolen."

It's reported the pursuit proceeded into Clay county and terminated at the "LaBenite Park" located on the Missouri River just east of M-291 in Sugar Creek in northern Jackson county.

The male driver/suspect then reportedly shot at law enforcement- who returned fire and killed the male.