The Richmond Police Department has confirmed the apprehension of the suspect involved in the alleged shooting incident that occurred in Richmond on Monday night, February 19. Darren Lee Tackett, 34 years old, was arrested in Kansas City on Wednesday afternoon, February 21, without any resistance.

According to a Facebook Live video posted on the Ray County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page, Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers reported that Tackett’s arrest took place at the intersection of 43rd Street and Paseo Boulevard in Kansas City. He mentioned the assistance provided by the Kansas City Police Department in negotiating with Tackett, with the presence of the Richmond Police Department at the scene as well.

Earlier, the Richmond Police Department had indicated that detectives were pursuing leads concerning the shooting incident, during which one individual was shot. The incident unfolded in the 300 block of West Buchanan Street in Richmond on the night of Monday, February 19.

Upon their arrival, officers found the victim, who had sustained at least one gunshot wound. The victim was promptly taken to a hospital in the Kansas City area, with reports suggesting that the injury was life-threatening. The identity of the victim remains undisclosed.

Richmond Police Chief Scott Bagley had previously characterized the shooting as an isolated occurrence and urged the public to assist in locating Tackett, warning that he was considered armed and dangerous. Recent online court records indicate that Tackett has an address in Richmond.