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A police officer in Kansas City, Kansas, was killed Tuesday afternoon after pursuing suspects wanted in a drive-by shooting, authorities said.

A manhunt continued for the shooters hours after gunning down Capt. Robert Melton, who was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Melton, 46, was a 17-year law enforcement veteran and known for consistently wearing a bullet-proof vest — something he regularly reminded his colleagues to do as well, officials said.

Police Chief Terry Zeigler said details of Melton's shooting would be made public at a news conference Wednesday morning.

The fatal chain of events began when a person called 911 at around 1:30 p.m. CT (2:30 p.m. ET) to say multiple people were firing at them from a car, reported NBC affiliate KSHB.

Neighbors told the station they heard 15 to 20 shots.

Police arrived moments later, and one person was taken into custody. Melton arrived and pursued the car in a chase.

The suspects "bailed from the vehicle" and opened fire, striking Melton, Zeigler said.

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...drive-shooting-suspects-run-n612716?cid=sm_fb

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

Sickening.

 

[Clockwork5]

Well this one hits close to home. KCK isn't the best part of the metro area but it is mostly peaceful.

RIP, Capt. Melton.

 

[OnPoint]

Christ almighty... when will it stop

RIP

 

[bman94]

What the fuck man

 

[nilbog21]

Yeah, KCK is the Baltimore of the midwest...

 

[BokehKing]

Damn, I hope they catch these assholes.

 

[echoshifting]

This is the same guy that was posted about earlier, right? Sadly this is becoming so common I really can't tell if it's the same story or if it just happened in KC twice today...

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

This is the same guy that was posted about earlier, right? Sadly this is becoming so common I really can't tell if it's the same story or if it just happened in KC twice today...

Same guy.

 

[Ultryx]

Sad thing is, it's probably good cops who are being killed.

 

[CliqWriter]

Let's not introduce the good cop bad cop stuff.

None of these cops deserve to die.

 

[WordsintheWater]

RIP, incredibly sad

 

[Figboy79]

Fucking awful. RIP.

 

[OG_Original Gamer]

Do they have a chopper? Fall back if your the only one in pursuit and supply information so that a parameter can be established. Do it for your family.

 

[giant_frying_pan]

Christ almighty... when will it stop

RIP

When America addresses its gun culture problem.

So...never.