KSP investigating after man shot, killed by Logan County deputy

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. (WKRN) — An investigation is underway following a deputy-involved shooting in Logan County that resulted in a man’s death.

Kentucky State Police (KSP) said its Bowling Green post was contacted by the Logan County Sheriff’s Office just before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18 and asked to investigate a shooting in Lewisburg. As a result, troopers and detectives responded to the scene.

According to officials, the preliminary investigation indicates two Logan County deputies responded to a call about a disturbance at a home along Lewisburg-Edwards Road. During the incident, a deputy reportedly realized a man at the residence had an active arrest warrant.

KSP said the individual had a gun, which he pointed toward the deputies during the interaction, so one of the deputies fired their agency-issued weapon, hitting the man. The Logan County Coroner’s Office pronounced him dead at the scene.

Authorities said no other injuries were reported following the shooting.

“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,” KSP said in a statement. “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 have been gathered. Timelines to complete investigations vary based on the complexity of the case.”

No additional details have been released about this incident, including the identity of the man who died.