The shooting unfolded in Floyd County at approximately 6:44 p.m. local time on Thursday, Kentucky State Police said. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called it a “barrier situation.” In this screen grab from a video, law enforcement officers appear at the scene where a suspect shot multiple people in Allen, Ky. WCHS According to an arrest report, Lance Storz, who was armed with a rifle, fired multiple rounds at officers around his home, killing two officers and a police K9. Five other police officers and an emergency management director were injured, according to the arrest report. This booking photo provided by the Pike County, Kentucky Jail shows Lance Storz. Two officers were killed when Storz opened fire on police trying to serve a warrant at a home in eastern Kentucky on June 30, 2022, authorities said. Pike County, Kentucky, jail via AP The slain officers were identified by the sheriff’s office as Deputy William Petry and City Police Chief Ralph Frasure. “Floyd County and our brave first responders suffered a tragic loss last night,” the governor tweeted Friday. “I want to ask all of Kentucky to join me in praying for this community. This is a difficult morning for our commonwealth.” Storz is in custody on multiple charges, including murder of a police officer and attempted murder of a police officer. He has pleaded not guilty and is being held on $10 million bail. Storz is due back in court on July 11. ABC News’ Jason Volack contributed to this report.
