JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an officer involved shooting in Johnson County.
Just after 7:30p.m. Monday, police responded to a domestic disturbance at an apartment complex in the 11900 Block of West 77th Terrace in Lenexa, according to a statement from Lenexa police. Officer had also responded to a disturbance at the same apartment around 6:20 p.m.
At the scene, police encountered a man outside the apartment. One officer got into a physical struggle with the man and the officer fired his gun, striking the man in the leg.
The man was transported to an area hospital for treatment of injuries that were non-life-threatening. The officer was also evaluated at a hospital.
The Johnson County Officer-Involved Critical Incident Investigation Team is handling the investigation, with Merriam police serving as the lead agency.
Anyone with information can contact Merriam police at 913-322-5560 or the anonymous TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.