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Report: Woman charged in connection with shooting death of Russell County deputy

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Posted 3:10 PM, Feb 28, 2025
and last updated 5:28 PM, Feb 28, 2025

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of Russell County Deputy Josh Phipps in 2024, Kentucky State Police reports.

According to KSP, 38-year-old Linda Ashbrook was arrested by on Thursday night and charged with complicity to murder, first-degree wanton endangerment, and hindering prosecution or apprehension.

Ashbrook was taken into custody without apprehension. Two individuals who were with Ashbrook were arrested on outstanding warrants not related to the shooting, which remains under investigation.