Officer Involved Shooting In Bowling Green

Kentucky State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting in Bowling Green. Officials say Friday shortly after 6:00pm, the Bowling Green Police contacted State Police Post 3 requesting an investigation of an officer involved in a shooting incident, which had occurred at 516 East Third Avenue.

State Police say the preliminary investigation has revealed that at 6:12pm, Officer Larry Zuniga, Officer John Deeb, and Officer Dale Barbiea responded to a 911 call, in which the caller had hung up with dispatch. Officer Zuniga was the first to arrive on scene, where he established communication with 43-year old Elmo Demetrius Stewart. Police say a physical altercation ensued between Stewart and the officer. Officer Deeb arrived and deployed his issued Taser in an attempt to gain compliance.

State Police say Stewart brandished a handgun, and Officer Zuniga discharged his firearm, ending the altercation. Stewart flown by AirEvac helicopter to Skyline Medical Center in Tennessee, where he has been admitted. All involved Bowling Green Police Department Officers were uninjured.

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