Two Deputies Shot In Kentucky, SWAT Called To Scene

Law enforcement officers were targeted in another shooting, this time in Kentucky.

Two sheriff deputies were shot in Kentucky while they were serving an arrest warrant.

The shooting immediately prompted a response from a SWAT team and several other police agencies.

The suspect ended the shoot-out after committing suicide.

WLWT reported more on the shooting and the current status of the deputies:

Two deputies were shot while serving an arrest warrant in Walton, Kentucky late Thursday. The suspected shooter is dead.

It happened just after 10 p.m., when two Boone County deputies responded to serve an arrest warrant along Service Road.

The shots fired prompted a massive police response, evacuating residents and bringing in multiple agencies, including SWAT.

After an hourslong SWAT situation, officials confirmed the suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The suspect has not been identified but more information is forthcoming.

Here’s everything we know so far.

The felony arrest warrant the deputies were serving was for a flagrant non-support, child support warrant with a $14,000 bond on it.

When they attempted to make entry into the home on Service Road, the two deputies were met with “heavy gunfire.”

The two deputies were taken to the hospital, one by ground and one by AirCare to UC Hospital.

Officials wouldn’t confirm where the deputies were shot, but sources tell WLWT one was shot in the chest and another was shot in the leg.

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Both deputies were shot multiple times and are in stable condition and prognosis have been positive so far. Both are “seasoned veterans” with the department.

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🚨#BREAKING: Law enforcement are responding to a active shooter situation after two Two deputies have been shot with shots fired

📌#Walton | #Kentucky

At this time, numerous law enforcement agencies are on the scene in Walton, Kentucky, responding to an active shooter… pic.twitter.com/ftsGylzMSV

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) August 29, 2025

BREAKING NEWS OUT OF KENTUCKY

Two Boone County deputies have been shot in an active shooter situation in Walton, about 60 miles north of Lexington.

The suspect is barricaded inside a home as SWAT teams and police surround the area. Negotiations are underway.

Both officers are… pic.twitter.com/nhwd5zGvra

— One America News (@OANN) August 29, 2025

UPDATE: Boone County sheriff's office gives update on two deputies shot in Walton late Thursday night, says suspect is barricaded inside. https://t.co/4uRvJmsf1J pic.twitter.com/eDTiZ5nfYt

— WLWT (@WLWT) August 29, 2025

The Cincinnati Inquirer reported an investigation is still ongoing:

The name of the man who shot and injured two deputies has not been released.

The investigation is ongoing.

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“We believe that there may be some kind of video (on social media) that exists,” Ridgell said. “We received multiple reports about that and we’re going to verify that.”