Deputy Sheriff Joshua C. Phipps, Russell County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff Joshua C. Phipps

Russell County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Monday, September 16, 2024

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Joshua C. Phipps

Deputy Sheriff Josh Phipps was shot and killed while pursuing a fleeing suspect on Bluebird Drive in Russell Springs.

Deputy Phipps was assisting the Kentucky State Police in apprehending a suspect who had fled on foot. During the encounter with the suspect at 5:27 p.m., gunfire was exchanged. Deputy Phipps was transported to the Russell County Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The suspect died from his wounds at the hospital.

Deputy Phipps had served with the Russell County Sheriff's Office for three years and previously served with the Louisville Metro Police Department. He is survived by his parents, sister, and nephew.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 3 years
Badge 1442

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

foot pursuit

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