Kentucky State Police arrest man accused of shooting Nelson County deputy
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Published: Oct. 1, 2022 at 2:27 PM EDT
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WAVE) - Kentucky State Police officers arrested and charged the man accused of shooting a Nelson County deputy Friday afternoon.
The incident occurred at Greer Lane and Ivy Avenue in Botland, Ky. around 4:06 p.m.
During a statement, Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa said a Nelson County deputy was shot in the arm during a shooting at the location. The officer was taken to University Hospital in Louisville and is expected to be OK.
Officers arrested 49-year-old Christopher Curtis and charged him with one count of murder and wanton endangerment of a police officer, resisting arrest and criminal mischief.
He is currently being held in Nelson County Jail.
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