Johnson County DA Says Mission Officer's Use of Force in March Shooting Justified

Johnson County DA says Mission officer's use of force in March shooting justified

A Mission, Kansas, police officer will not face any charges following a shooting outside a Target earlier this year.

Johnson County DA: Mission police officer justified in use of force in March 2026 shooting

Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe determined a Mission police officer was justified in shooting William Parker III after Parker allegedly opened fire during a foot pursuit following a Target burglary.

Johnson County DA Clears Officer After Shooting At Target

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Mission Officer Cleared in Target Shooting, JoCo DA Rules

Johnson County DA Steve Howe ruled a Mission officer's shooting of a Target burglary suspect justified after body cam footage showed him firing first.