KY Officer Ambushed, Critically Wounded During Traffic Stop

During the traffic stop, a person inside of a house began firing at the officers and struck the 2nd Division officer in the torso.

by Staff

September 7, 2023

KY Officer Ambushed, Critically Wounded During Traffic Stop

Louisville Metro Police Chief Jacquelin Gwinn-Villaroel at a press conference following Thursday's ambush attack on a patrol officer. The officer was critically wounded.

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A Louisville Metro Police officer was ambushed and critically wounded early Thursday during a traffic stop. Police say the shooter opened fire from a nearby home.

LMPD Chief Jacquelin Gwinn-Villaroel said an officer from LMPD's 2nd Division was conducting a traffic stop around 2:30 a.m. with an assist from a backup officer.

During the traffic stop, a person inside of a house began firing at the officers and struck the 2nd Division officer in the torso, WLKY reports.

Chief Gwinn-Villaroel says the officer is in critical but stable condition.

There was a standoff at the house for more than six hours, and at least two, possibly more, people were brought out in handcuffs.

Topics:Kentucky agencies Officer wounded Officer Ambush Patrol

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