INDEPENDENCE, Ky. — Kentucky State Police are investigating after an officer fatally shot a man in Kenton County Sunday morning.
Police from the Independence and Kenton County Police Departments initially responded to a call from a man who was threatening to harm himself in the 10000 block of Sharpsburg Drive at around 7:30 a.m., police said.
When officers arrived at the scene they attempted to make contact with the man. Shortly after, KSP said the man emerged from the residence with a firearm. Officers discharged their weapons, fatally striking the man, according to KSP.
Kentucky State Police officials did not say which officers fired shots, or to which agency they belonged.
KSP said first aid was attempted, but the man succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
No officers were injured during the incident, according to KSP
