By Elizabeth Zwirz, Fox News
A police officer in Kentucky was killed in the line of duty Thursday evening, Gov. Matt Bevin announced, as local media reported a suspect was on the run.
In a tweet, Bevin confirmed an officer in Hopkinsville had died. The suspect was on the loose, Fox Nashville reported.
Tonight a police officer in Hopkinsville, KY was killed in the line of duty
— Governor Matt Bevin (@GovMattBevin) March 29, 2018
The suspect is James Decoursey, Christian County Emergency Management told the outlet. Decoursey is a white male with brown eyes and black hair who weighs 260 lbs and is 6’1″ tall, according to Fox Nashville.
BREAKING: Hopkinsville Police officer shot and killed. Suspect is still on the loose. (Photo @WHOPradio) https://t.co/XrJWlJ5qs3 pic.twitter.com/YhGtgcV8L0
— FoxNashville (@FOXNashville) March 29, 2018
Authorities reported to the scene on Paulette Court after 5 p.m., WKRN reported.
Hopkinsville is about 75 miles north of Nashville.
Police were on the hunt for the suspect, Christian County EMA officials told WKRN. The suspect reportedly took off in a stolen vehicle.
In a followup tweet, Bevin said “There is no greater sacrifice than that of a person willing to lay down their life for annother…Thank God for the #ThinBlueLine.”
There is no greater sacrifice than that of a person willing to lay down their life for another…Thank God for the #ThinBlueLine
— Governor Matt Bevin (@GovMattBevin) March 29, 2018
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