Kentucky deputy, armed suspect both injured in exchange of gunfire
Both the KY deputy and suspect were taken to the hospital for treatment
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A western Kentucky sheriff’s deputy and an armed person were wounded during an exchange of gunfire at a home, authorities said.
Union County Sheriff Jason Thomas told WFIE-TV that deputies were called to the home near Uniontown on Thursday night and the person pointed a gun at a deputy’s face.
Shots were fired and both were wounded, he said. Afterward, the person left the house after a lengthy negotiation.
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An armed suspect and a sheriff’s deputy were both injured in an exchange of gunfire Thursday in Kentucky.
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Both were taken to the hospital, officials said. The deputy was recovering, officials said. There was no update on the condition of the other person.
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