MURRAY, Ky. (Feb. 24, 2023) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 has been requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred shortly before 1:00 am CST on February 24 in Calloway County.
At the request of the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office, KSP Post 1 investigators arrived on the scene and the investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
The male subject was transported by Murray-Calloway County EMS to Murray-Calloway County Hospital where he was pronounced deceased by the Calloway County Coroner.
No officers or other members of the community were injured during the incident.
KSP has statewide jurisdiction and investigates officer-involved shootings throughout the commonwealth as requested by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. KSP is committed to being transparent while ensuring the integrity of the investigation. To protect the integrity of an ongoing investigation, it is KSP standard operating procedure not to release specific details until vital witnesses have been interviewed and pertinent facts gathered. Timelines to complete investigations vary based on the complexity of the case.