Police respond to officer-involved shooting at Kentucky Walmart

BEREA, Ky. (WKYT) - Daylight had just broken in Berea Tuesday when police were called to the local Walmart after a suspected stolen car was spotted.

“When officers approached the vehicle, the driver placed the vehicle into reverse, striking one of the officers,” said Trooper Justin Kearney with Kentucky State Police.

But that officer was able to open fire. Two men inside the car were hit. A woman who was also in the car was taken into custody.

Police have not released the names of the suspects or the officer involved. Berea police posted on Facebook that the officer is now recovering at home. They said they wanted to thank all of those who reached out with well wishes to him.

The local Wal-Mart remained open while the investigation was taking place. However, a large section of the parking lot was roped off with crime scene tape.

Police say there was never any danger to customers, but the investigation lasted until well into the afternoon.

“I’m not sure how many people were there at this time when the incident took place; there were other people inside the Walmart, it was early in the morning,” said Trooper Kearney.

Police are still investigating the incident, and it’s not clear to what extent all the charges will be. The two men hit by the gunfire were still being treated at a hospital.