Kansas City Panasonic shooting: What happened at De Soto store? Police give latest update

Several law enforcement officers responded to active shooter reports at the Panasonic battery plant in De Soto, Kansas City

Updated on: Dec 13, 2025, 24:29:54 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Several law enforcement officers responded to active shooter reports at the Panasonic battery plant in De Soto, Kansas City, late Friday morning. Local media outlet KSHB reported that at least two ambulances were at the scene at 10301 Astra Parkway just after 11 AM.

Several officers responded to shooting reports in Kansas City (Unsplash)

"The Johnson County Sheriff's Office has a large presence in the area of the Panasonic plant near 103rd and Astra Pkwy," a sheriff's spokesperson posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

However, the spokesperson confirmed that there was no active threat. A Panasonic spokesperson told KSHB 41 News: “We are aware of the law-enforcement involved incident at the De Soto, KS, facility. There was not an active shooter, and we are working closely with the appropriate authorities. We have no additional details to share at this time.”

Soon after the first reports came in, a local breaking news handle tweeted: “Aggravated battery at the Panasonic battery plant in De Soto. Police and EMS have been informed of a shooting, and that the plant was evacuated.” However, authorities are yet to confirm the details.

Panasonic’s massive battery facility in De Soto began operations in July, marking the launch of what is now the largest EV battery plant in the country. The sprawling complex covers 300 acres. Panasonic has already put over $4 billion into the development and brought on more than 1,000 employees.

Once the plant reaches full capacity, projected for 2027, the workforce is expected to expand to as many as 4,000 jobs.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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