LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Russell County Sheriff's Deputy was killed Monday night in the line of duty.
According to Kentucky State Police, officers were conducting an investigation around 5:30 p.m. on Bluebird Drive in Russell Springs that resulted in Deputy Joshua Phipps being shot and killed.
Another man was taken to a local hospital following the shooting and was pronounced dead after his arrival.
Phipps, a 3-year veteran of the department, was also a former Louisville Metro Police officer who graduated from the Metro Academy in Feb. 2021. He worked in LMPD's 2nd Division as a patrol officer until he resigned in May 2021.
"Tragic news for our commonwealth as a Russell County deputy was killed in the line of duty last night," Gov. Andy Beshear said in a news release on Tuesday. “Britainy and I ask all of Kentucky to join us in praying for his family, fellow law enforcement officers and the entire Russell County community.”
KSP officers are leading the investigation.
This story may be updated if more information becomes available.
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