DOUGLAS COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities arrested a suspect after standoff and shooting in Lawrence.
Just before 10p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to the 400 block of North Crestline in reference to a disturbance with weapons.
The officer arrived on scene and the suspect fled in a vehicle to the 600 block of Stowe Court where he was contacted.
At some point a struggle ensued and the suspect retreated into the house for a short period of time. The suspect then returned outside and brandished a weapon at the officer who fired their duty weapon.
The suspect fled back into the house and three and a half standoff followed before the suspect was taken into custody without injury, according to the release.
The involved officer is on paid administrative leave pending the investigation. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is in charge of the investigation. Authorities have not released the suspect’s name, the weapon used or possible charges.