Kansas
Police: Bomb-like device started fire at Kansas lake
WYANDOTTE COUNTY —The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department is currently investigating a fire that occurred at Wyandotte County Lake.
Just after 5p.m. Wednesday, a witness reported hearing a loud boom and observed a white male, approximately 6-foot-1 inches tall with blond hair, wearing a long-sleeve black shirt with Saint Patrick’s-themed decorations and blue jeans, running from the area, according to a media release from Kansas City, Kansas Police.
Shortly after, a brush fire ignited. KCKPD officers, Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Deputies, and KCK Fire Department personnel responded to the scene. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire. A small incendiary device was located at the scene. No injuries were reported.
This incident is under investigation by the KCKPD EOD unit. Anyone with information on this case is urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).