Kentucky State Police (KSP) confirmed Monday evening that they are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Bardstown, though few details have been released. The KSP’s Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been deployed to lead the investigation, ensuring an independent review of the situation.
At this time, authorities have not disclosed the specific location of the shooting, the number of people involved, or whether there are any injuries or fatalities. The nature of the police involvement remains unclear, with officials only confirming that law enforcement officers were directly connected to the incident.
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Local residents reported a heavy police presence in the area as the situation unfolded, with several law enforcement vehicles at the scene. Investigators are currently working to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and piece together the circumstances surrounding the event.
As of Monday night, the identities of the individuals involved in the incident have not been released. KSP has stated that more information will be made available once preliminary investigative steps are completed and the situation is deemed stable.
KSP routinely oversees investigations into officer-involved shootings across the state to ensure thorough and independent reviews of such incidents.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact Kentucky State Police Post 4.