Patrol investigating fatal shooting by Independence police

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal shooting of a man by Independence police. Patrol spokesman Sgt. Bill Lowe says the man, whose name was not released, was shot Friday evening after a police chase and crash. The incident began when officers responded to a disturbance call and pursued a white vehicle that was fleeing from the scene. The car crashed and Lowe says when officers approached it, they saw a rifle inside the vehicle and fired, killing the man. Two women who were also inside the car were taken to the hospital. The investigation is continuing.