Scott Co. deputy shot; authorities on the lookout for suspect, state rep. says
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A Scott County deputy was shot Monday afternoon.
According to State Representative Cherlynn Stevenson, a deputy suffered a gunshot wound and is being treated at UK Hospital.
Several law enforcement agencies have also posted on social media that the Scott County Sheriff’s Office is in their thoughts and prayers.
There is a large police presence on southbound Interstate 75 near the 127 mile marker in Georgetown. That’s just down the road from the Toyota exit. Our Georgetown weather camera shows a lot of police activity at the southbound rest stop in the area.
We also have a crew at a separate scene on Georgetown Road in Lexington. Police have not confirmed if the scenes are connected.
We are working to get more details, and we’ll keep you updated.
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