HARLAN – On Monday, The Kentucky State Police (KSP) has been requested by Harlan Police Department (HPD) to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 1:43 a.m. EST in Harlan County.
At the request of HPD, KSP Post 10 detectives arrived on scene and the investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
A male suspect was pronounced deceased on scene by the Harlan County Coroner. A female suspect was transported by ambulance to Harlan ARH Hospital then flown to the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during a domestic violence altercation.
KSP has statewide jurisdiction and investigates officer-involved shootings throughout the commonwealth as requested by local 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.