Thomas Tolbert mugshot
Share this @internewscast.com

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jackson County prosecutors have filed charges against the 27-year-old man accused of shooting a Lee’s Summit police officer multiple times.

Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced Monday afternoon that Thomas E. Tolbert has been charged with first-degree assault, second-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm and resisting arrest.

The officer remains in “serious condition” as law enforcement agencies continue to search for Tolbert.

Thomas Tolbert mugshot
Thomas Tolbert is wanted by police after a Lee’s Summit officer was shot Sunday night

A Blue Alert was issued in Missouri and Kansas for Tolbert, after he ran from officers following the shooting and then left in a car, police said. The car was recovered in Grandview.

According to court records, Lee’s Summit police responded to an apartment complex late Sunday night near Southwest Hollywood Drive and Highway 150 regarding Tolbert, who investigators say was involved in a domestic assault with the victim.

When an officer approached the suspect in the parking lot of the complex and attempted to detain him, Tolbert broke away and began running on foot, with the officer running after him. Tolbert then began to fire multiple gunshots at the officer, striking him four times, according to court documents.

Court records say the officer was hit in the leg, left arm, chest of his body armor and his shoulder. Investigators are working with law enforcement partners to track down Tolbert.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or 1-800-KS-CRIME. KC Crime Stoppers is also offering a $10,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of Tolbert. You can call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-8477.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Feed the Boro Hosts ‘Smackdown Hunger’ Wrestling Fundraiser to Combat Food Insecurity

BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga — In an effort to tackle food insecurity, a…

Tennessee on the Brink: Republicans Pave the Way for Medical Marijuana Legalization

In a notable development, several Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have suggested that…

Andris Nelsons to Conclude Tenure as Boston Symphony Music Director Following 2026-27 Season

In a surprising turn of events, Andris Nelsons will step down as…

US Grants India Temporary Approval to Purchase Russian Oil Amidst Iran Tensions

FRANKFURT – In a notable move, the U.S. Treasury Department has granted…

Republican Party Reinstates Bona Fide Status for Greene County Mayor and Seven Additional Local Candidates

The Tennessee Republican Party has released its official roster of approved Republican…

Author Amy Griffin Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Story Theft in Memoir ‘The Tell

A woman has initiated legal action against Amy Griffin, a noted author…

Tragic Strike: Russian Missile Attack Claims Lives in Kharkiv Apartment – A Deep Dive into the Devastation

KYIV – A devastating missile strike claimed the lives of at least…

Three Individuals Sentenced in Virginia for COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Scheme

Three individuals faced sentencing on Friday for orchestrating a scheme that defrauded…