Kentucky Sheriff’s Deputy loses life in the line of duty

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Russel County Sheriff’s Deputy was killed in the line of duty on Monday, September 16.

According to Russel County Sheriff Derek Polston, Deputy Josh Phipps died in the line of duty.

Sheriff Polston writes

-“Deputy Phipps was assisting the Kentucky State Police and other Units looking for a suspect that had fled on foot. Gunfire was exchanged after locating the Suspect, and Deputy Phipps was struck by Gunfire, and Later passed away at the Russell County Hospital, Deputy Josh Phipps died a Hero, doing what he liked, Protecting and Serving Russell County. The Suspect who was being sought also succumbed to Gunfire.”

Polston asks that everyone please keep the Phipps Family, Friends, Russell County Sheriff’s Office Family and Staff in your Prayers.