# Officer Justified in March Shooting | Kansas City News

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Podcast: [Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559400)
Published: 2026-09-15T00:59:12+00:00
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## Resource

A Mission Police officer’s deadly confrontation with a suspect at a Target store was ruled justified by the District Attorney — who called it a clear case of self-defense under Kansas law. The officer, responding to a burglary call at 4:41 AM, was chased and shot at first by William Henry Parker III, who later sustained leg wounds and faces charges including attempted capital murder. Body cam footage and evidence at the scene support the officer’s account, and he walked away unharmed. Parker is in custody awaiting a September 28th hearing, while police leaders praised his bravery. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/johnson-county/article317242171.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/79a696ba9e8fe33d Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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