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Thursday night, a gun battle in the residential area of thecity of Prestonsburgkilled three Kentucky police officers and a dog police officer, and at least four others. Was injured.
Prestonsburg Police Lieutenant Ralph Frazierand Deputy William Petrie, K9 Nelson and Dog Handler Jacob Chaffins, Kentucky Police said.
Reims Storz, 49, was detained after two police officers arrived to issue an arrest warrant shortly before 7 pm after a gun battle at his home. The rifle-armed Storz fired and attacked both officers, the Prestonsburg Police Department said.
They added that other officers in various jurisdictions responded to the case, injuring at least four people.
Ptl. JakeChaffins&Amp; K9 Nelson was killed in a gun battle on June 30, 2022.(Prestonsburg City)
"Kentucky Police Trooper Matt Gayhart told Fox 56. Keep those officers in your thoughts and prayers.
"Jake and K9 Nelson have completed a two-week partnership training in Little Rock, Arkansaw, and the duo has been" nationally certified for drug detection, tracking and patrol arrests, "Preston said. The city of Zberg said.
Nelson wasBelgian Malinois,, born January 20, 2020.
Captain Frazier led a special project department that included school resources and security, criminal investigation and deterrence, and preparation for training&, Prestonsburg said.
Captain Ralph Frazier of the Floyd County Security Officer Office Was filmed during an oath at the ceremony on June 21, 2022. He was hit deadly on June 30, 2022.(Police Department, Prestonsburg, Kentucky)
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"The man fired hundreds of bullets from pre-arranged firearms throughout the house," posted an officer down memorial page. Read.
Storz was sought after fordomestic violencecrime, police said.
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Reims Storz was accused of killing police officers and attacking military animals. (Credit: Pike County Detention Center)
"For 39 years you have served with honor and glory. Fall without battle. I We love you. Your work here is over. There is no more work.
"You are on this planet as an EMT, firefighter, police officer. We devoted ourselves to serving Prestonsburg and the citizens of the Commonwealth, and also to the security of our country. Brave soldiers, "said another end-of-watch post in honor of Chaffins.
"There are countless lives saved since we started policing, and that's the way you gave your life. Save another life. As long as we're breathing, with Paisley. Shed light on the world. "Added a post. "Good night, we have a watch."
The Louisville Metro Police Department condolences to Floyd's officers, County Security Agency, Prestonsburg KY, Prestonsburg City, KY, Kentucky Police, and others, June 30, 2022. Responded to the deadly police shooting of the day. (Louisville Metro Police Department)
Governor Andy Beschersaid in a tweet on Friday morning that the officer was "tragic. Of those affected by the shooting, who confirmed the loss and asked members of the Floyd County community to pray for the injured and their families.
"Floyd County and our brave first responder suffered a tragic loss last night," the governor tweeted. "I want everyone in Kentucky to pray with me for this community. This is a tough morning for our federation."
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"British and I lost people, injured I pray for the people who did it, and for the whole family of the Allen community. These heroes sacrificed everything to protect our people, "Beshear added in a subsequent tweet. "Compassion and prayer are with each family affected by the shooting." Celebrate the courage and sacrifice of the first responder, "she added.
At least four police officers and one civilian were injured. Five officers and one civilian were injured, according to arrest reports, in a gun battle, state police.
Ralph Frazier of Floyd County Security Officer Office The captain was filmed during an oath at the ceremony on June 21, 2022. He was hit deadly on June 30, 2022.(Prestonsburg City Police Department, Kentucky / Facebook)
The condition of the injured was not immediately apparent. {15 9}
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Storz isPolice officers charged with multiple counts of murder, police saidattempted to kill police officers and attacked military animals.
Three Prestonsburg police officers were killed , The shooting incident on June 30, 2022, in which others were injured. (Prestonsburg Police / Facebook)
He held $ 10 million in bonds before July 11. Court hearing.
