Verbal confrontation between employees leads to gunfire at Kansas senior living facility
By Chloe Godding
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LEAWOOD, Kansas (KMBC) — At least one person is facing charges after a shooting at a senior living facility in Leawood, Kansas.
Officers with the Leawood Police Department were called to the Healthcare Resort of Leawood at 5401 W. 143rd St. around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday for an armed disturbance.
Police determined two male employees got into a verbal altercation that escalated into gunfire. One of the employees fired shots at the other, and the other shot back.
No one was hurt in the shooting, and no senior residents were involved.
One of the men involved remained on the scene and is cooperating with police. The other fled but was later found by the Overland Park Police Department. That employee was taken into custody and is facing charges.
Police are still investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Leawood Police Department at 913-663-9309 or tips@leawood.org.
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