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Doug Harless

Gender : Male

Age :

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/