Kentucky
Video shows moments leading up to deadly Kentucky police shooting
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – We’re learning new details about a shooting where Kentucky State Police say a London police officer shot and killed 63-year-old Douglas Harless.
Dispatch audio obtained by WKYT from Monday night’s shooting reveals officers were serving a warrant at a different address from where Kentucky State Police say Harless was killed.
KSP says the shooting happened at 511 Vanzant Road in the Lily community.
According to Laurel County dispatch audio, London Police were attempting to serve a warrant at 489 Vanzant Road. The different address from where Harless lived and was killed was repeated at least five times.
Much of the community in Laurel County feels like they’ve been left in the dark as to what exactly happened in the moments leading up to the death of Harless.
Now, surveillance video given to WKYT by a neighbor shows London Police’s response to Harless’ home that night.
The video begins at 11:50 p.m. Monday. London Police are heard banging on Harless’ door and announcing themselves.
Just a few seconds later, they’re heard again.
“Open up the door. Come on out. Police. Open the door with your hands up,” they said.
At 11:51 p.m., officers are seen moving around on Harless’ porch, as others move to different positions around his home.
Then, what sounds like five gunshots are heard.
After the apparent gunshots, things get quiet, and several officers are seen exiting the home, while others gather in the yard.
From Laurel County Dispatch Audio exclusively obtained by WKYT, we know that officers called for assistance around this time.
“Vanzant Road. Stand by in the area. Shots fired,” says a dispatcher.
“Where’d they go?” another voice asks.
“They were at 489 Vanzant serving a search warrant,” the dispatcher responds.
Yet, Kentucky State Police say Harless was shot at 511 Vanzant Road. 489 is just down the road from 511.
WKYT spoke with the owner of the property. He says nobody has lived in 489 for months.
As standard practice, Kentucky State Police are now investigating Harless’ death, and the officer involved is on administrative leave.
WKYT has filed several open records requests to obtain a copy of the search warrant from that night. As of right now, the courts say they do not have those papers. We’ve also requested copies from police.
To hear more of the dispatch audio obtained by WKYT, click here.
This remains a developing story.
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Authorities said a body recovered May 4 from the Ohio River in northeast Kentucky has been identified as a Columbus man, Dispatch news partner NBC4/WMCH-TV reported.
Lewis County Sheriff Johnny Bivens said the body has been identified as Jason D. Frisbie, 38, of Columbus. Bivens said authorities in Kentucky worked with Ohio officials to identify Frisbie this week.
Bivens said Lewis County took a call around 4:30 p.m. May 4 about a body in the river in Vanceburg, Kentucky, a few miles south of Ohio’s Shawnee State Park. Bivens said responding agencies took the body to the Kentucky State Medical Examiner’s Office.
Lewis County authorities asked for public help identifying the body. On May 9, Bivens confirmed Frisbie’s identity after working with Ohio officials and local responders.
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Two ‘dangerous’ inmates escape Kentucky detention center, sparking multi-agency manhunt across region
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Two inmates described as “dangerous” escaped Friday evening from a Kentucky detention center, prompting a multi-agency manhunt, police said.
The Morehead Police Department warned the surrounding community that two inmates had “walked away” from the Rowan County Detention Center.
Investigators said multiple law enforcement agencies are actively searching for the escapees, with Kentucky State Police leading the investigation.
“These inmates should be considered dangerous,” police said, warning the community not to approach anyone suspicious or unfamiliar.
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Two inmates described as “dangerous” escaped from a Kentucky detention center, prompting a multi-agency manhunt. (Morehead Police Department)
One of the inmates was identified as Michael Fogleman, 29, who is described as 6 feet tall and 188 pounds.
He has short or closely shaved hair and a short beard along his jawline and chin, according to police.
The second inmate was identified as James Smallwood, 52, who is listed at 6 feet 1 inch tall and about 215 pounds.
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Michael Fogleman, 29, is one of two inmates who escaped from a Kentucky detention center, police said. (Morehead Police Department)
He is described as having a medium to stocky build with gray facial hair around the mouth and chin area.
Smallwood was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue jeans and possibly a hat, police said.
James Smallwood, 52, is one of two inmates on the run after escaping from a Kentucky jail, authorities said. (Morehead Police Department)
Authorities urged residents to remain vigilant and call 911 immediately if they see anything suspicious or have information about the escapees.
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Law enforcement agencies are searching for two escaped inmates in Kentucky, authorities said. (Silas Walker/Lexington Herald-Leader/Tribune News Service)
Investigators said they will provide more information as it becomes available.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Kentucky State Police and Rowan County Detention Center for comment.
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