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KSP: Man shot and killed after firing at officers patrolling tornado relief center in Mayfield

By Kenzie Dillow

Kenzie Dillow
Digital Content Manager

Kenzie Dillow joined the team in 2016 as an editor, moved to Producer in 2017 & took over the Digital Content Manager position in 2021. Kenzie graduated from SIUC in 2016 with a degree in Sports Broadcasting and Advertising.
Jan 5, 2022
Jan 5, 2022
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MAYFIELD (WSIL) -- Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday in Graves County.

Officers from the Frankfort Police Department were assisting with the aftermath of the recent tornadoes. While conducting extra patrols at the Mayfield-Graves County Fairgrounds, an armed man approached officers and fired multiple shots. Frankfort police officers returned fire, hitting the man.

The suspect was taken to Jackson Purchase Medical Center where he was pronounced dead by the Graves County coroner.

KSP Post 1 and the KSP Critical Incident Response Team responded to the scene and is now investigating in the shooting.

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Kenzie Dillow

Digital Content Manager

Kenzie Dillow joined the team in 2016 as an editor, moved to Producer in 2017 & took over the Digital Content Manager position in 2021. Kenzie graduated from SIUC in 2016 with a degree in Sports Broadcasting and Advertising.