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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 04/30/2025
Location : Eastern Kentucky
City : Unknown
County : Unknown
State : Kentucky
Agency : Kentucky State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 30, 2025, a man was fatally shot by police after a chase in Eastern Kentucky. Kentucky State Police were investigating a situation when the individual fled from officers. After a pursuit, police opened fire, killing the man. The identity of the individual has not been disclosed, and an investigation is ongoing. The officers involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/officials-id-carjacking-suspect-who-was-killed-by-police-after-chase-in-philly/4172112/
https://www.wsaz.com/2025/04/30/ksp-investigating-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-eastern-ky/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 04/29/2025
Location : Blackburn Avenue near a church
City : Ashland
County : Boyd
State : Kentucky
Agency : Ashland Police Department, Kentucky State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 29, 2025, Ashland Police responded to a burglary and trespassing complaint in Ashland, Kentucky. Officers encountered an armed man near a church on Blackburn Avenue after the initial call. The man was reportedly armed with a shotgun and refused to comply. During the standoff, officers opened fire and killed him. No officers were injured. The Kentucky State Police is conducting the investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/ksp-1-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-boyd-county-investigation-underway
https://www.wsaz.com/2025/04/30/ksp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-boyd-county
https://www.wkyt.com/2025/04/30/armed-man-killed-during-ashland-police-standoff
https://www.wchstv.com/news/local/police-kill-armed-man-after-ashland-standoff-boyd-county-kentucky
https://www.14news.com/2025/04/30/kentucky-state-police-investigate-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-boyd-county

Michael Simpson
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 04/29/2025
Location : Industrial Road near Empire Drive
City : Florence
County : Boone
State : Kentucky
Agency : Boone County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : 2 deputies (names not disclosed)
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 29, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Boone County Sheriff's deputies and Florence Police officers conducted a traffic stop on a stolen semi-truck on Industrial Road near Empire Drive in Florence, Kentucky. The driver, identified as 35-year-old Michael Simpson of Cleves, Ohio, exited the vehicle and refused to comply with officers' commands, leading to a physical altercation.Witnesses reported that Simpson held a gun to his own head while walking toward the Amazon Fulfillment Center parking lot. Despite officers' repeated commands to drop the weapon, Simpson continued toward the facility. As he approached the parking lot, two Boone County deputies fired their weapons, striking Simpson. He was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, where he was pronounced dead.
One Florence police officer sustained minor injuries during the initial altercation. Kentucky State Police are leading the investigation into the incident. Simpson had no known affiliation with Amazon.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox19.com/2025/04/29/coroner-identifies-suspect-officer-involved-shooting-outside-amazon-facility/
https://local12.com/news/local/large-police-presence-at-amazon-warehouse-facility-in-nky-cincinnati-industrial-road-officer-involved-shooting-law-enforcement-response-emergency-situation-rapid-response
https://www.wlwt.com/article/police-presence-reported-in-florence-multiple-roadways-closed/64618383

Ahtume McCollum
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 04/20/2025
Location : 3301 block of Arterburn Avenue
City : Louisville
County : Jefferson
State : Kentucky
Agency : Louisville Metro Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during knife attack
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 20, 2025, Louisville Metro Police responded to reports of a man believed to be intoxicated, yelling at neighbors and smashing windows in the 3301 block of Arterburn Avenue. Upon arrival, officers encountered the man armed with a knife and instructed him not to grab it. After a struggle, during which a taser was deployed without effect, the man grabbed the knife and stabbed an officer in the chest. The officer was unharmed due to his protective vest. During the altercation, another officer shot the man in the head. He was transported to UofL Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wkyt.com/2025/04/20/man-shot-killed-after-stabbing-police-officer-chest-lmpd-says/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 04/20/2025
Location : Crescent Hill neighborhood
City : Louisville
County : Jefferson
State : Kentucky
Agency : Louisville Metro Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after stabbing officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 20, 2025, Louisville Metro Police responded to reports of a man armed with a knife, yelling at neighbors and breaking windows in the Crescent Hill neighborhood. Officers encountered the man and attempted to take him into custody. During the encounter, the man stabbed an officer in the chest. The officer was wearing a bulletproof vest and survived the attack. In response, the officer opened fire and killed the man. The officer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The man’s identity has not been released.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wdrb.com/news/crime-reports/man-shot-killed-by-police-after-stabbing-officer-in-chest-louisville-police-say/article_70b3cb54-0670-11ef-b6de-bb6c268e2c0a.html
https://www.wave3.com/2025/04/21/lmpd-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-crescent-hill
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2025/04/21/louisville-police-shooting-suspect-stabs-officer/73215890007

Michael Johnson
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/13/2025
Location : Arkansas Avenue
City : Oak Grove
County : Christian
State : Kentucky
Agency : Oak Grove Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 13, 2025, Oak Grove Police responded to a 911 hang-up call traced to a residence on Arkansas Avenue. Upon arrival, officers heard a gunshot and discovered 27-year-old Gage Gilbert deceased inside the home. They located 35-year-old Michael Johnson barricaded in a back room. Despite negotiation attempts, Johnson was found deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities are investigating the incident as a murder-suicide.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wkdzradio.com/2025/04/13/two-killed-in-oak-grove-shooting/news-edge/
https://whopam.com/2025/04/14/oak-grove-police-investigate-apparent-murder-suicide/
https://www.westkentuckystar.com/News/Local-Regional/Two-men-are-dead-following-a-Sunday-morning-shooti

Charles Briscoe
Age :61
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 04/02/2025
Location : Fern Valley Road and Jeanine Drive
City : Louisville
County : Jefferson
State : Kentucky
Agency : Louisville Metro Police Department
Officer(s) : Alyssa Begel
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by speeding police vehicle
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 2, 2025, around 9:00 p.m., 61-year-old Charles Briscoe was driving westbound on Fern Valley Road in Louisville, Kentucky. As he attempted to turn left into his apartment complex at Jeanine Drive, his vehicle was struck by a Louisville Metro Police Department cruiser driven by Alyssa Begel. Begel was responding to “an EMS call” in the Newburg area but did not have her emergency lights or sirens activated. Dashcam footage and witness statements indicate that Begel was speeding and weaving through traffic prior to the collision. The exact speed has not been disclosed, but LMPD confirmed she was exceeding the speed limit. Briscoe was pronounced dead at the scene. Begel has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of both criminal and administrative investigations.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.wave3.com/2025/04/03/man-killed-officer-involved-crash-fern-valley-road-identified/
• https://www.wdrb.com/news/witness-claims-louisville-police-officer-was-speeding-with-no-lights-sirens-before-fatal-crash/article_61ea0390-803f-458b-8720-0135d7903d76.html
• https://www.wave3.com/2025/04/04/troubleshooters-witness-says-lmpd-officer-didnt-have-emergency-lights-before-fatal-crash/
• https://www.wdrb.com/news/dashcam-released-in-fatal-crash-involving-lmpd-officer-responding-without-lights-siren/article_a7248872-dc0e-4c1b-89a2-577a51afe8fb.html
• https://keyt.com/cnn-regional/2025/04/10/lmpd-officer-involved-in-crash-that-killed-man-on-road-did-not-have-lights-sirens-on/

James E. Walter
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/27/2025
Location : 2nd Street
City : Warsaw
County : Gallatin
State : Kentucky
Agency : Kentucky State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : KILLED BY POLICE DURING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 27, 2025, at approximately 4:45 a.m., Kentucky State Police (KSP) responded to a call for assistance from the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office regarding a disturbance at a mobile home park on 2nd Street in Warsaw, Kentucky. Upon arrival, officers encountered 54-year-old James E. Walter, who was reportedly firing a gun into the air outside his residence. To ensure the safety of residents, the mobile home park was evacuated. Walter continued to discharge his firearm inside his home and made verbal threats toward law enforcement officers. Despite attempts to deescalate the situation through negotiation, Walter opened his door and displayed a firearm, prompting members of the KSP Special Response Team to engage him, resulting in fatal injuries. No officers were injured during the incident. The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is conducting an ongoing investigation into the shooting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/ksp-one-killed-in-trooper-involved-shooting-in-gallatin-county
https://local12.com/newsletter/coroner-responds-police-incident-northern-kentucky-cincinnati-gallatin-county-1st-2nd-pearl-shots-fired-shooting-sheriff-state-ksp
https://www.wlwt.com/article/ksp-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-gallatin/64311407

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/26/2025
Location : Community Park
City : Henderson
County : Henderson
State : Kentucky
Agency : Henderson Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 26, 2025, Henderson Police responded to a welfare check at Community Park and found a man armed inside a vehicle. Officers attempted negotiation, but the man shot himself before the situation could be resolved. No officers fired weapons. The incident led to lockdowns at South Heights Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, and South Middle School. The park remained closed during investigation. The man’s name was not released.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.14news.com/2025/03/26/standoff-spurs-school-lockdowns-henderson
https://www.tristatehomepage.com/news/local-news/henderson-news/man-dead-after-standoff-in-henderson-schools-briefly-locked-down
https://www.14news.com/video/2025/03/26/body-found-after-henderson-standoff
https://www.14news.com/2025/03/27/police-release-more-details-about-henderson-standoff
https://www.wave3.com/2025/03/26/schools-briefly-locked-down-man-found-dead-henderson-park

Keith Truesdell
Age :49
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/18/2025
Location : Little Cabin Creek Road near KY 57
City : Tollesboro
County : Lewis
State : Kentucky
Agency : Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/18/2025, around 9:00 p.m., deputies from the Lewis County Sheriff's Office and officers from the Vanceburg Police Department responded to reports of a domestic violence incident involving gunfire on Little Cabin Creek Road near KY 57 in Tollesboro, Kentucky. Upon arrival, they encountered 49-year-old Keith Truesdell, who was armed with a firearm. Truesdell allegedly fired at the officers. Officers opened fire and killed Truesdell. The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/news/cirt-p8-3-19-2025/
https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article302378544.html

Jedidiah S. Skinner
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/17/2025
Location : Huck's Travel Center, US-62
City : Kuttawa
County : Lyon
State : Kentucky
Agency : Lyon County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during altercation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
In the early hours of March 17, 2025, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office responded to a request from the Marshall County Sheriff's Office regarding a man involved in a shooting incident in Marshall County. Jedidiah S. Skinner, 30, of Smithland, Kentucky, was located by a Lyon County deputy at Huck's Travel Center on US-62 in Kuttawa. Upon making contact, an altercation ensued, during which the deputy opened fire, killing Skinner. The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the shooting.
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Patrick Martinez
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/16/2025
Location : Clark Store Sinking Fork Road
City : Cerulean
County : Christian
State : Kentucky
Agency : Christian County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 16, 2025, deputies from the Christian County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance call on Clark Store Sinking Fork Road in Cerulean, Kentucky. Upon arrival, police engaged in a shootout with 39-year-old Patrick Martinez. Police shot and killed him. The Kentucky State Police are investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wkdzradio.com/2025/03/16/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/news-edge/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/14/2025
Location : Louisville Metro Corrections
City : Louisville
County : Jefferson
State : Kentucky
Agency : Louisville Metro Department of Corrections
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A 54-year-old male was found unresponsive in the medical unit of Louisville Metro Corrections at approximately 3:30 p.m. on March 14, 2025. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 5:20 p.m. He had been in custody since March 19, 2022. The Louisville Metro Police Department’s Public Integrity Unit is investigating.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wlky.com/article/inmate-dies-unresponsive-louisville-metro-corrections-lmdc/64191791
https://www.wave3.com/2025/03/15/man-custody-metro-corrections-dies-hospital/

Jermaine Terrell Jackson Jr.
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/10/2025
Location : Interstate 24, near mile marker 65
City : Cadiz
County : Trigg
State : Kentucky
Agency : Trigg County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during foot pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 10, 2025, at approximately 11:50 a.m., Kentucky State Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Jermaine Terrell Jackson Jr., 21, near mile marker 42 on Interstate 24. Jackson did not stop, prompting a high-speed chase that continued into Trigg County and ended when Jackson crashed his vehicle near mile marker 65, close to the Cadiz exit.After the crash, he exited the vehicle and ran, firing toward officers and striking a Trigg County deputy. Three deputies returned fire, killing Jackson at the scene. The injured deputy was transported to a hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/04/2025
Location : 4600 block of West Market Street
City : Louisville
County : Jefferson
State : Kentucky
Agency : Louisville Metro Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Possible suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/04/2025, Louisville Metro Police Department responded to a domestic violence call at a residence on the 4600 block of West Market Street. A woman reported being assaulted before the man retreated into a nearby home. Officers attempted to make contact but heard a gunshot. SWAT was deployed, and a standoff ensued. After hours of no response, a drone was sent into the residence, revealing the man dead from a gunshot. LMPD claims no officers fired their weapons. The LMPD Public Integrity Unit is investigating.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.wave3.com/2025/03/04/lmpd-standoff-with-barricaded-suspect-ends-after-man-is-found-dead-inside-home/
• https://www.wlky.com/article/lmpd-swat-louisville-shawnee-barricade-gunfire/64032939

Alicia Meredith Marie Ropp
Age :27
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 03/01/2025
Location : Fayette County Detention Center
City : Lexington
County : Fayette
State : Kentucky
Agency : Fayette County Detention Center
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 1, 2025, at approximately 8:16 a.m., corrections staff at the Fayette County Detention Center in Lexington, Kentucky, discovered 27-year-old Alicia Meredith Marie Ropp unresponsive in a cell. Immediate attempts to revive her were made by YesCare medical staff, and the Lexington Fire Department; however, these efforts were unsuccessful, and Ropp was pronounced dead at the jail by the Fayette County Coroner at 10:00 a.m. Ropp had been incarcerated since February 25, 2025, on charges including probation violation, leaving the scene of an accident, no insurance, and failure to register a motor vehicle. The Lexington Police Department and the coroner's office are conducting investigations into the cause and manner of her death, as is standard procedure in in-custody fatalities.Additionally, the detention center will complete an internal review of the incident.
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Steven M. Carter
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/25/2025
Location : Hubbs Hollow Road
City : Rockholds
County : Knox
State : Kentucky
Agency : Not specified
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 25, 2025, an officer-involved shooting in Kentucky resulted in the death of one individual. Details regarding the incident, including the identities of those involved and the specific location, have not been disclosed. The incident is currently under investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wymt.com/2025/02/25/one-person-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting/

Thomas Marshall Crouch II
Age :58
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/28/2025
Location : Near Morehead
City : Clearfield
County : Rowan
State : Kentucky
Agency : Kentucky State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 28, 2025, Kentucky State Police responded to a domestic violence incident near Morehead in Rowan County. Upon arrival, the trooper found 58-year-old Thomas Marshall Crouch II kneeling over a woman inside a residence, armed with a knife. The trooper discharged their weapon, striking Crouch. He was transported to St. Claire Regional Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. The woman involved sustained injuries from the domestic incident and was treated and released from the same medical facility. No law enforcement personnel were injured during the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/1-killed-in-trooper-involved-shooting-in-rowan-county-on-tuesday
https://www.wkyt.com/2025/01/29/one-person-dead-after-being-shot-by-trooper-ksp-says/
https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/1-killed-in-trooper-involved-shooting-in-rowan-county-on-tuesday
https://www.wkyt.com/2025/01/29/one-person-dead-after-being-shot-by-trooper-ksp-says/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/20/2025
Location : Louisville Metro Department of Corrections, 400 S. Sixth Street
City : Louisville
County : Jefferson
State : Kentucky
Agency : Louisville Metro Department of Corrections
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found Dead in Jail Cell
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 20, 2025, a 54-year-old male inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections. He was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death. The Louisville Metro Police Department's Public Integrity Unit is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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Austin Schepers
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/04/2025
Location : 3700 block of Wheeler Avenue
City : Louisville
County : Jefferson
State : Kentucky
Agency : Louisville Metro Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after shooting deputy
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 4, 2025, after a two-day manhunt, 33-year-old Austin Schepers was located by law enforcement at a residence in the 3700 block of Wheeler Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. Schepers was the primary suspect in the shooting of Orange County Sheriff's Deputy Zach Andry during a traffic stop in West Baden Springs, Indiana, on January 3, 2025. Upon locating Schepers, an altercation ensued, resulting in Schepers being fatally shot by a Louisville Metro Police Department officer. Deputy Andry remains in critical but stable condition.
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Scott Wayne Hart
Age :51
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/25/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Nelson County
County : Nelson
State : Kentucky
Agency : Nelson County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis and welfare check
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/25/2024, a Nelson County Sheriff's deputy responded to a welfare check in Nelson County, Kentucky. Upon arrival, the deputy encountered a male individual experiencing a mental health crisis. The individual reportedly brandished a firearm, prompting the deputy to open fire, striking him. The individual was pronounced dead at his home.
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The Kentucky State Police are investigating the incident.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: Fatalities: 1
SOURCE LINKS :
https: //www.4029tv.com/article/wanted-viriginia-man-dies-in-johnson-county-pursuit-with-arkansas-state-police/63279980

Doug Harless
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/23/2024
Location : 1730 Falls Street
City : London
County : Laurel
State : Kentucky
Agency : London Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during raid
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Doug Harless was shot and killed by London Police on 12/23/2024 during a raid at his home at 1730 Falls Street. Officers claimed they were executing a search warrant related to stolen lawn equipment, but court records later indicated they may have raided the wrong address. Harless was killed inside his home. The shooting triggered public outcry and a Kentucky State Police investigation. On 05/02/2025, Police Chief Jerry Hollon, Councilmember Holly Little, and City Clerk Katelin McPeek all resigned. Hollon cited the political environment and looming budget cuts in his resignation letter, saying he hoped his departure might spare another officer’s job. McPeek mentioned a better career opportunity and referenced the city’s “current climate.” Assistant Chief Bobby Day was named interim chief. The incident has caused mounting community frustration and demands for answers.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wkyt.com/2025/05/02/london-ky-council-member-chief-police-resign/
https://www.wkyt.com/2025/05/07/letter-ky-police-chief-reveals-reasons-resignation/
https://www.wymt.com/2025/01/04/family-demands-answers-after-man-killed-police-raid-london/
https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/family-wants-answers-after-deadly-police-shooting-in-london
https://www.wtvq.com/three-london-city-officials-resign-after-fatal-police-shooting-sparks-outrage/

Douglas Harless
Age :61
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/23/2024
Location : 500 block of Vanzant Road
City : London
County : Laurel
State : Kentucky
Agency : London Police Department
Officer(s) : Names Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during execution of a search warrant
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 23, 2024, at approximately 11:54 p.m., officers from the London Police Department in Kentucky attempted to execute a search warrant at a residence on Vanzant Road in Laurel County. The warrant was related to an investigation into stolen lawn equipment, specifically a weed eater reportedly taken from the garage of Laurel County Judge/Executive David Westerfield.
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According to dispatch audio, officers were directed to 489 Vanzant Road; however, they proceeded to 511 Vanzant Road, the home of 61-year-old Douglas Harless. Upon arrival, officers knocked on the door and Harless opened the door with a gun. Police opened fire, killing him. Police then realized that they were at the wrong address. Their search warrant was for a neighbor instead. London PD abolished bodycams in 2023 and there is no video.
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-laurel-county-police-investigating
2. https://www.wymt.com/2024/12/25/name-person-killed-officer-involved-shooting-released/
3. https://www.wave3.com/2024/12/24/kentucky-state-police-invesitgating-officer-involved-shooting-laurel-county/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 12/17/2024
Location : 600 block of Kenny Stratton Road
City : Bowling Green
County : Logan
State : Kentucky
Agency : Logan County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during service call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/17/2024, the Logan County Sheriff's Office responded to a call at a residence in the 600 block of Kenny Stratton Road in Russellville, Kentucky. During the encounter, a deputy shot and killed a 32-year-old man. The circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation. The Logan County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:1 fatality
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Last updated: 12/19/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wbko.com/2024/12/18/1-man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-logan-county/

Michael Johnson
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 12/10/2024
Location : 123 Main Street
City : Covington
County : Kenton
State : Kentucky
Agency : Covington Police Department (CPD)
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/10/2024, at approximately 1:00 PM, officers from the Covington Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call at 123 Main Street in Covington, Kentucky. Upon arrival, Michael Johnson, a 35-year-old male, locked himself inside the residence.
After negotiation attempts failed, Johnson allegedly fired shots toward officers. An officer opened fire, killing Johnson who was pronounced deceased at the home.
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The incident remains under investigation by the FBI, with findings to be reviewed by Kenton County authorities.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/18/2024
Location : Dixie Highway and Ralph Avenue
City : Louisville
County : Jefferson
State : Kentucky
Agency : Louisville Metropolitan Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Louisville Metro PD chased a vehicle to try to arrest a driver for unspecified outstanding warrants. They called in helicopters and the hunt continued until the man died from suicide under police duress.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wlky.com/article/man-fatally-shoots-himself-lmpd-cross-county-pursuit/62930594

Donovan Joyner
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/06/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Bowling Green
County : Warren
State : Kentucky
Agency : Bowling Green Police Department, CIRT
Officer(s) : 2 unnamed officers
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 6, 2024, two officers from Bowling Green PD responded to a mental health crisis call. During the interaction, the individual became combative and managed to take a weapon from one officer. The individual fired the weapon at the officers, prompting them to return fire. The individual was struck and sustained life-threatening injuries. The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wbko.com/2024/11/06/2-bgpd-officers-shot-receiving-treatment-per-police/

Willy Milfort Jr.
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/26/2024
Location : Winners Circle
City : Ashland
County : Boyd
State : Kentucky
Agency : Ashland Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Willy Milford allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend and fled to his family’s home on winter Circle. With police approaching, he died by suicide on the police duress.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 10/18/2024
Location : County Road 1591
City : Bardwell
County : Carlisle
State : Kentucky
Agency : Kentucky State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after homicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 18, 2024, Kentucky State Police responded to a domestic violence call at a home on County Road 1591 in Bardwell, Carlisle County. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man armed with a gun. During the interaction, the man fired at officers, prompting a trooper to return fire, striking the individual. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Upon securing the scene, officers discovered the man's wife dead inside the home. The identity of the individual involved in the Carlisle County shooting has not been released as of now.
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The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team was called to investigate the officer-involved shooting.
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Last update: November 23, 2024
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Kathleen Marie Fresard
Age :71
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 10/16/2024
Location :
City : Owen County
County : Owen
State : Kentucky
Agency : Owen County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Frank Blackwell
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by collision with pet patrol vehicle
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Kathleen Fresard, 71, was driving north on US 127 when an Owen County deputy, Frank Blackwell, responded to an emergency with lights and sirens. The incident occurred when Deputy Frank Blackwell of the Owen County Sheriff's Office was attempting to pass slower traffic with his emergency lights and sirens on. Fresard, driving a Subaru Forester, made a left turn in front of him, causing the crash. Fresard succumbed to her injuries at the hospital, while Deputy Blackwell was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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The investigation into the fatal crash is being handled by the Kentucky State Police (KSP). The KSP's Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) was called in to investigate the two-vehicle collision.
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Uriah Daniel Howder
Age :16
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/10/2024
Location : Lambert Drive
City : Mount Carmel
County : Wabash
State : Kentucky
Agency : Mount Carmel Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Mount Carmel Police Department were sent to a domestic disturbance on Lambert Drive in Mount Carmel where they found a juvenile with a knife. Police shot and killed him in his home.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.14news.com/2024/10/11/shooting-involving-police-officer-under-investigation/
https://www.14news.com/2024/10/22/states-attorney-releases-statement-officer-involved-shooting/

Kevin Mullins
Age :56
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 09/19/2024
Location : Judge’s Chamber
City : Whitesburg
County : Letcher
State : Kentucky
Agency : Letcher County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Shawn Stines
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : District judge killed by sheriff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines shot and killed District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge’s chambers during an argument.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/09/19/us/kentucky-judge-shot-chambers

Joshua Arnold
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 09/18/2024
Location : 700 block of Bluebird Dr
City : Russell Springs
County : Russell
State : Kentucky
Agency : Russell County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Joshua Phipps
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after shooting officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Joshua Arnold allegedly killed officer Joshua Phipps and fled. He was found by police hiding in a camper. They shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNRV0RbEf9c
https://www.wnky.com/community-of-russell-county-holds-vigil-for-deputy-killed-in-shooting/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/17/2024
Location : 150 North Limestone
City : Lexington
County : Fayette
State : Kentucky
Agency : Fayette County Detention Center
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
An inmate at the Fayette County Detention Center in Lexington, Kentucky, was found unresponsive in his cell on 09/17/2024. He was pronounced dead by first responders. The Fayette County Coroner's Office is investigating the cause of death, and the inmate's identity has not been released. This incident has raised concerns about inmate safety and the conditions within the detention center.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/counties/fayette-county/article291242945.html

Travis Yeart Pratt
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 09/09/2024
Location : Seals Hollow
City : Littcar
County : Knott
State : Kentucky
Agency : Kentucky State Police, Knott County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Donnie Kelley, Levi Bolen
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed after mass shooting
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Travis Pratt reportedly opened fire from an AR 15 from the side of the interstate and injured several people, then fled. Police found him in the Seals Hollow part of Littcar and shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/09/us/kentucky-i-75-shooting-suspect-search-monday/index.html
ps://www.wymt.com/2024/09/09/lickcarr-community-reacts-shooting/
https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/19/names-released-trooper-involved-shooting-case/

Joseph A. Couch
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 09/07/2024
Location : Daniel Boone National Forest near I-75
City : Laurel
County : Laurel
State : Kentucky
Agency : Laurel County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress during manhunt
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Joseph A. Couch allegedly shot at random motorists and fled, followed by a manhunt. He was last seen on the I-75 in Laurel. He disappeared into a wooded area and was found by two bounty hunters several days later, deceased in the woods.
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Christopher Michael Elder
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/19/2024
Location : Hardin County Courthouse
City : Elizabethtown
County : Hardin
State : Kentucky
Agency : Elizabethtown Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after double homicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Christopher Elder had attended a court hearing and assaulted his former girlfriend and her mother in front of the courthouse, shooting and killing them. Police arrived and shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wlky.com/article/suspect-elizabethtown-hardin-county-courthouse-dead/61902437

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/18/2024
Location : US 27
City : Science Hill
County : Pulaski
State : Kentucky
Agency : Kentucky State Police, Lancaster Police Department
Officer(s) : Derrick A. Glover, off-duty, Lancaster PD
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Child on dirt bike killed by off-duty officer in crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lancaster PD Off-Duty Officer Derrick Glover was driving at undisclosed speed on US 27 in Pulaski County when he rear-ended and killed a child on a dirt bike on the road in front of him. The name, age and gender of the child was not disclosed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wkyt.com/2024/08/18/ksp-one-child-dead-officer-involved-crash/

Walter Sherwood Thomas III
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/16/2024
Location : 2200 block of Liverpool Lane
City : Louisville
County : Jefferson
State : Kentucky
Agency : Louisville Metropolitan Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man allegedly shot and killed his daughter, then fled with LMPD’s Fugitive Unit and SWAT chasing him until he died of suicide under police duress.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/15/2024
Location : 1101 Housman St
City : Mayfield
County : Graves
State : Kentucky
Agency : Mayfield Police Department, Graves County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Mayfield PD, the Graves County Sheriff’s Office and SWAT attempted to arrest a man wanted for incest and child rape in Tennessee. The man had communicated to police that he planned to kill himself. Police located him in a motel and tried to arrest him. A struggle ensued and he fled back to the motel room. Police escalated a standoff and more law enforcement agencies arrived. The man finally opened the door and exited with a gun pointed at police. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article291136770.html