KY Fish & Wildlife Officer Involved Shooting In Butler County

Scene of an officer involved shooting in Butler County on Dec. 20, 2018.

Darren Doyle, story: KSP, photo:
Kentucky State Police are currently investigating an officer involved shooting in Butler County that occurred early this morning around 2am at an unnamed address on Brownsville Road.

​KSP said a KY Fish and Wildlife officer, who was assisting Butler County Sheriff's Office, responded to a domestic disturbance where a suspect was reportedly outside a residence with a gun. KSP confirmed that gunfire was exchanged and the suspect was hit multiple times. 

The officer, identified as Jonathan Barks, received minor injuries from debris as a result of a portion of his vehicle being shot, according to KSP who said he was treated and released.

The suspect is listed in critical but stable condition at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. No further details were available.

KSP Critical Response Team and KSP Post 3 Detectives are investigating.

**Update: this article was updated on 12/20/18 at 11:07am with the name of the officer.