[1]SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. (BP) — A Kentucky sheriff’s deputy fatally shot a robbery suspect early Friday morning (Dec. 2) at Simpsonville Baptist Church.
The Kentucky State Police said the white male suspect was inside the church and was shot by a Shelby County deputy after ignoring repeated requests to drop a weapon. Police have not identified the type of weapon.
The name of the suspect is being withheld pending notification of the family.
Simpsonville Baptist reported an earlier break-in Thursday morning.
Church members spent several hours cleaning staff offices and the fellowship hall of scattered debris and spray painted graffiti.
[2]Authorities said because of the first burglary, security personnel was posted overnight at the church. It was the church’s private security who contacted police of the second break-in around 2:46 a.m. Friday.
It isn’t clear whether the same suspect was responsible for both break-ins.
Kentucky State Police said the investigation is ongoing.
