Floyd Co. Sheriff John Hunt and County Attorney Keith Bartley held a press briefing over last night’s shooting that killed two deputies.
Hunt says four deputies were first responding officers to serve warrant, and they called for backup when shots were fired at them. #WKYT
After calling for help, Hunt says officers from all over responded, even the Floyd County emergency management director.
“We didn’t know where shots were coming from, if it was inside or outside,” said Hunt. “They took cover and were under consistent fire for hours.” #WKYT
Hunt says the standoff was resolved after KSP started negotiations with the suspect, Lance Storz. Negations included using family members. Eventually he came outside of his home, and he was taken into custody. #WKYT
Bartley says a Prestonsburg officer, KSP trooper, and a constable were also shot. He says Storz used multiple weapons, and a lot of ammo. He called the scene a war zone.
“They encountered pure hell when they were arrived,” said Hunt. They had no chance.” #WKYT
Floyd County Sheriff John Hunt went on to call Storz a terrorist. #WKYT
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