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KSP releases death of Russell County deputy Phipps

RCSO Deputy Josh Phipps was a 3-year veteran of the Russell County Sherrif's Office.

RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2024) - The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team has been requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on September 16, 2024 at approximately 5:27 p.m. CDT in Russell County.

KSP Post 15 and the Russell County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) were conducting an investigation on Bluebird Drive in the city limits of Russell Springs, which resulted in an officer-involved shooting incident. A male subject was transported to the hospital and has since been pronounced deceased. KSP detectives and CIRT responded and the investigation into incident remains ongoing.


RCSO Deputy Josh Phipps, a 3-year veteran of the agency, sustained life-threatening injuries during the incident, and has been pronounced deceased.

"Tragic news for our commonwealth as a Russell County deputy was killed in the line of duty last night," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "Britainy and I ask all of Kentucky to join us in praying for his family, fellow law enforcement officers and the entire Russell County community."

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's 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.


This story was posted on 2024-09-17 08:56:23
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