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Who was Hayden Phillips? KSP trooper killed in Warren County shooting; suspect in custody
Hayden Phillips was killed in a shooting while patrolling I-65 in Warren County. The suspect is now in custody.
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Hayden Phillips was identified as the Kentucky State Trooper killed in the shooting at Warren County, Kentucky, on Monday afternoon, Kentucky State Police confirmed.
Kentucky State Police issued a Blue Alert after the shooting saying that the suspect has fled on a grey Honda Civic. A Blue Alert is issued in the event of a “severe attack on law enforcement.” In a follow-up, the KSP said that the suspect is now is custody of the Louisville Metro Police Department.
The suspect was identified as 51-year-old Emonnie Branch. Kentucky State Police has not revealed details about the motive.
“KSP has canceled the 'Blue Alert' for the trooper-involved shooting,” the KSP said in a post on their X account. “A suspect has been taken into custody by the @LMPD We thank them for their dedication and all law enforcement who assisted with this effort.”
The suspect fled the scene of the incident on Interstate 65 in Warren County in the Honda. A photo of the Honda was also released.
Who Was Hayden Phillips?
"Today, we face one of the most difficult moments an agency can endure as we announce the loss of one of our own," KSP's Colonel Phillip Burnett, Jr. said in a statement confirming the death of trooper Phillips.
"Trooper Hayden Phillips, Unit 369, made the ultimate sacrifice while patrolling I-65 in Warren County," the statement continues. “He was assigned to Post 3 Bowling Green and was a graduate of Cadet Class 103. His dedication to duty and commitment to the commonwealth will not be forgotten.”
Kentucky Governor Mourns Trooper's Death
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear mourned the death of state trooper Hayden Phillips' death in the shooting on Monday.
"Kentucky, please join Britainy and me as we pray for the families of KSP Trooper Hayden Phillips, whose life was taken today after being shot in the line of duty," Andy Beshear wrote on X. "Hayden was a hero who dedicated himself to protecting our commonwealth."
"Even more, he was a devoted husband and loving father to three children," he continued. “Let us wrap our arms around this family during this unimaginable time.”
Warren County is located in south-central Kentucky whose seat and largest city is Bowling Green.
