LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A person who fired at officers, wounding one, was killed when police returned fire while answering a call at a Kentucky hotel, a statement from Lexington Police said.
Officers responded late Thursday to the Extended Stay America in Lexington and attempted to make contact with a suspect, a police statement said. The suspect fired a gun and one officer was wounded and taken to a hospital, but has since been treated and released, police said.
Officers returned fire and the suspect, 40-year-old Joshua Hagans, was hit and taken to a hospital, but was later pronounced dead, the statement said.Â
Police have not identified any officers involved.
Kentucky State Police are investigating.
On the same night, two Georgia deputies were killed while serving a warrant in a suburb near Atlanta and two suspects were taken into custody, authorities said.
A Lexington Police officer has been shot while responding to a call in the 3500 block of Tates Creek Road. The officer was transported to the hospital and is in stable condition. This is an active investigation, expect a heavy police presence in the area. pic.twitter.com/UNrtUDjue6
— Lexington Police (@lexkypolice) September 9, 2022
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