Kentucky State Police have deployed drones to search for a second suspect in connection with the killing of Pikeville Police Officer Scotty Hamilton.
Officer Hamilton was responding to a call with a Kentucky State Trooper when he was fatally shot.
One suspect has been apprehended. Neither his name nor that of the second suspect has been released.
Officer Hamilton is a 12-year veteran of the department and leaves behind a wife and child.
Kentucky State Police say troopers and other law enforcement are on the scene of the officer involved shooting on Hurricane Creek Road. They say one person is in custody and police are using drones searching for a second person involved in the shooting. pic.twitter.com/bO7cXAUiWs
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