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No Active Shooter at Panasonic’s De Soto Battery Plant After Large Police Response

Deputies expect to remain on scene during the ongoing assessment.

Overview

  • Multiple law enforcement units responded late Friday morning to the Panasonic facility at 10301 Astra Parkway in De Soto after reports of an active shooter.
  • The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said on X that deputies had a significant presence near 103rd and Astra Parkway.
  • At least two ambulances were dispatched shortly after 11 a.m., according to local reporting.
  • A Panasonic spokesperson said the company is cooperating with authorities and confirmed the incident did not involve an active shooter.
  • A KSHB 41 reporter observed many vehicles leaving the site as news crews continued to gather details for updates.