KSP trooper killed in highway shooting...
Kentucky trooper reportedly killed in highway shooting
September 14, 2015, Another police officer has reportedly been killed in the line of duty.
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KSP searching for suspect in shooting death of trooper in Lyon County
Monday, September 14, 2015 - Kentucky State Police are looking for a suspect in the shooting death of a KSP trooper on Interstate 24 in Lyon County.
Kentucky trooper reportedly killed in highway shooting
September 14, 2015, Another police officer has reportedly been killed in the line of duty.
CBS station KFVS reports a Kentucky State Police trooper was fatally shot late Sunday night on Interstate 24 in Lyon County. KFVS quoted a Lyon County official as saying the suspected shooter remained on the loose and was considered armed and dangerous.
The authorities asked residents in the area to remain in their homes with the doors and windows locked and part of I-24 was shut down as a manhunt continued into Monday morning.
Officials did not immediately identify the slain trooper or give any further details on the circumstances of the shooting.
Kentucky State Trooper shot and killed in Lyon County
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KSP searching for suspect in shooting death of trooper in Lyon County
Monday, September 14, 2015 - Kentucky State Police are looking for a suspect in the shooting death of a KSP trooper on Interstate 24 in Lyon County.
KSP Trooper Jay Thomas says 31 year old Trooper Joseph Cameron Ponder died of multiple gunshot wounds following a high-speed chase. Thomas says Trooper Ponder stopped a car driven by suspect 25-year-old Joseph Thomas Johnson-Shanks of Missouri about 11:30 p.m. (eastern). After making contact, Johnson-Shanks took off in his car The suspect suddenly stopped causing the KSP cruiser to his car. Johnson-Shanks allegedly got out and fired several shots into the cruiser hitting the hood, windshield and Trooper Ponder several times. He then ran into the nearby woods.
Johnson-Shanks is described as a black male approximately 5'5", 140 pounds, brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing dark clothing. If anyone makes contact with the suspect, dial 911. He should be considered armed and dangerous.
Lyon County residents between Eddy Creek and Bells Creek are being told to say indoors and to report anything suspicious. Interstate 24 is closed in the area. Trooper Ponder was a native of Rineyville, KY. He graduated from the KSP Training Academy in January 2015 and was stationed at Post 1, Mayfield and assigned to Trigg County.
KSP searching for suspect in shooting death of trooper in Lyon County