Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 in Columbia has been requested by the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred at approximately 6:11pmCT in Clinton County.

At the request of the CCSO, KSP Post 15 troopers and detectives responded to the scene near the intersection of KY90 and Willow Grove Road. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing. A male subject was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Clinton County Coroner.

KSP has statewide jurisdiction and investigates officer-involved shootings throughout the Commonwealth as requested by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. KSP is committed to being transparent while ensuring the integrity of the investigation. To protect the integrity of an ongoing investigation, it is KSP’s standard operating procedure not to release specific details until vital witnesses have been interviewed and pertinent facts gathered. Timelines to complete investigations vary based on the complexity of the case.