Scott County deputy shot during traffic stop on I-75, officials say
(LEX 18) — A Scott County deputy was killed in a shooting Monday. Police say the deputy killed was Caleb Conley who leaves behind a wife and a child.
It all began in Scott County at around 5:00 p.m. during a traffic stop on I-75 at mile marker 127. ATF and Kentucky State Police arrived at the scene.
The scene where a police officer was shot here in Scott County, Kentucky remains active. We're still waiting on official details from police. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/qxdpC8v13j — Ricky Sayer (@RickyReports) May 22, 2023
Then about an hour later, there was a shooting at Rose & Jim's Bar & Grill on Georgetown Road in Lexington. We're told the incidents are connected.
Our crew spotted someone being transported away by EMS from the location. One worker tells us they heard a couple of gunshots and several other people were inside the bar at the time.
A large police presence was also spotted at a home on Whitney Avenue. LEX 18's Leigh Searcy reports that one of the vehicles crashed and a suspect may have been taken into custody.
Road now closed to through traffic on S limestone from University Ave to Cooper. Air one chopper is circling above. Not sure who or what they are anticipating here at the hospital @LEX18News https://t.co/rfey1UOYnd — Christiana Ford (@christianaford_) May 22, 2023
Our LEX 18 crew spotted several high-ranking officials at UK Hospital, including Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers and Fayette County Sheriff Kathy Witt.
There are now more cops than I’ve personally ever seen ouside of Uk hospital’s ER @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/61TBHUlHoP — Christiana Ford (@christianaford_) May 22, 2023
We're working to learn more information.
Source: LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY
