STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
Kentucky State Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a state trooper about 1:30 p.m. Monday.
Trooper Katan Parker told Glasgow News 1 to contact Sherry Bray, the spokesperson for Kentucky State Police.
According to scanner traffic, a trooper was shot near the Smiths Grove mile marker.
A Blue Alert was issued at 2:18 p.m.
It stated that a suspect wanted in severe attack on law enforcement in Warren County. The suspect may be in a Blueish-Gray Honda Civic with a temporary Alabama license plate with the plate number TN018596.
It was last seen near I-65 northbound mile marker 75.
“Law enforcement considers the individual armed and dangerous,” the alert stated. “If seen, do not approach.”
Call 911 or KSP at 502-227-2221.
The state police have described the person in the car as a black male. There were no other descriptions officially released.
Road Closure
While law enforcement is working the scene near Smiths Grove, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 has posted that the roadway will be close. See the map below for more details.
The district posted on social media the road closure is expected to last two hours.
Comments