ELKTON, Ky. (CLARKSVILLENOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting in Todd County.
On Tuesday, October 1 a Todd County Sheriff’s Deputy and an Elkton Police Officer pulled over a pickup truck on East Main Street in Elkton.
According to initial reports, during the traffic stop the male suspect operating the vehicle brandished a firearm and gunfire was exchanged. The man was pronounced deceased on the scene by the Todd County Coroner’s Office. Officers were not injured in the exchange.
The subject was the sole occupant of the truck.
The investigation continues and is being conducted by Lieutenant Derek Smith of the Kentucky State Police.
This is a developing story.