Sheriff's Deputy killed in Russell Springs shooting, officials say

Update Sept. 16 10:39 pm

The Russell County Fiscal Court says that Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Phipps was killed in the line of duty.

No other details have been released at this time.

Original story:

Laker Country 104.9 WJRS is reporting that an officer was shot on Bluebird Drive in Russell County on Monday night.

The radio station adds that there is no threat to the public and that there was one shooter involved in the incident.

104.9 also said that multiple law enforcement agencies were on the scene.

Russell Springs Fire Rescue said on Facebook, “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn with our brothers and sisters at the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. Today, we are devastated by the loss of one of our own.”

The Times Journal took the above picture of first responders and law enforcement outside the Russell County Hospital.

A Facebook post from the Lancaster Police Department asks for prayers for the officer and his family.

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office has also asked for prayers regarding the situation via a post on Facebook.

The City of Russell Springs, Kentucky, also took to Facebook to ask for thoughts and prayers.