FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – A Floyd County man is accused of killing two police officers and shooting six other people during a roadblock.
Lance Stortz was arrested after an hours-long standoff in the Allen community off US 23.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Department says officers were trying to serve a domestic violence warrant at Storz’s home Thursday night around 6 p.m. when he opened fire.
Multiple agencies, including the Kentucky State Police, were called in to assist.
An arrest citation said eight people had been shot by the time Storz was arrested around 10 p.m.
Seven of those shot were officers. Two of those employees died.
The eighth victim is the director of emergency management.
The arrest citation said a police dog was also shot and killed.
Storz is charged with murder of a police officer, attempted murder of a police officer, attempted murder and assault on a service animal.
Gov. Andy Beshear issued a statement about the situation Thursday evening, urging Kentuckians to pray for the affected families.
Tonight I am asking the community of nations to join Great Britain and me in prayer for Floyd County, especially the family and loved ones of those who responded to a barricade situation involving a shooting. ^AB
— Gov. Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) July 1, 2022
Responding agencies included KSP, the Louisville Field Division of the Bureau of Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and agencies from Boyd, Knott and Laurel counties.
Law enforcement agencies from across Kentucky are sharing messages of support for first responders involved in the shooting.
KSP is postponing its 74th birthday celebration and mascot unveiling, originally scheduled for Friday. So far, no new date has been announced.
In light of the tragic situation in Floyd County last night and out of respect for all involved, KSP will postpone the planned 74th birthday celebration and mascot unveiling event that was scheduled to take place today.
— KY State Police (@kystatepolice) July 1, 2022
A KSP spokesman said more information would be released Friday morning. The Floyd County Sheriff is also expected to make an official statement.
According to jail records, Storz is due in court at 9 a.m. Friday morning.
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