UPDATE: April 29 at 10:10 a.m.
New details have been released by Kentucky State Police Post 7 regarding the officer-involved shooting in the Berea Walmart parking lot early Tuesday morning.
According to KSP, there were three people in the vehicle at the time of the incident, and the officer discharged his firearm and struck two of the people in the vehicle.
KSP notes that the third person was detained for questioning.
According to KSP, the officer sustained minor injuries, and the investigation is ongoing.
Original Story:
Kentucky State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in the Berea Walmart parking lot, according to a Facebook post from the Berea Police Department.
Berea police say they responded to Walmart to investigate a reported stolen vehicle. When officers attempted to make contact with the driver, police say "he placed the car in reverse and struck an officer, pinning him between two vehicles." As a result, the officer then reportedly "fired his weapon into the vehicle to stop it."
Berea police say that one officer and two others involved were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries.
According to Berea police, there is no active threat to the community, and all involved are in custody.
Berea police note that Walmart is open for business, but officers are still on the scene investigating.
This is a developing story. Check back for the latest updates.
