LUDLOW, Ky. — The Kentucky State Police said it is investigating after at least one Ludlow police officer fired shots during an early morning incident on Highway Avenue.
KSP did not say whether anyone was hit by officer gunfire, or what caused the officer or officers to shoot. KSP did say the shots were fired at around 5:15 a.m. in a parking lot in the 300 block of Highway Avenue.
Ludlow police said one person was in custody, but officers did not say whether they were still searching for anyone else involved in the incident.
Police said there is no danger to the public.
A witness who lives in the area said they thought they saw the driver of a vehicle attempt to hit a police officer. The vehicle was described as a silver sedan.
According to the witness, another person involved ran through his yard, dropping a black hoodie.
The witness said he heard approximately seven shots. Another person who lives in the area also told us they heard shots fired.
Our crew on the scene saw a vehicle being towed from the area with an apparent bullet hole.
Heavy police presence in Ludlow. Cars are being stopped and searched. I spoke to an officer who warned us to stay clear of the area because it wasn’t safe and couldn’t give more info. pic.twitter.com/fKgP04ZGXS
— Kristen Swilley (@KristenSwilley) April 11, 2024
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