A police dog – K9 Drago – was also killed in the hours-long standoff, according to John Hunt, sheriff of Floyd County, a rural area in the US state of Kentucky. “They had no chance,” he said of the officers, adding that they had encountered “pure hell” when they arrived at the scene. Mr Hunt said four deputies went to the house to serve a warrant issued by the court on Thursday. After being shot, they had called for help. State police arrived and the man surrendered after his family engaged in negotiations. Mr. Hunt said one of William Petrie’s deputies was killed, along with Prestonsburg Police Chief Ralph Fresure, a 39-year law enforcement veteran. Another Prestonsburg officer, Jacob Chaffins, remains hospitalized, while the other officers who were injured have not been released. Lance Storz, 49, was arrested late Thursday and appeared in court Friday morning, pleading not guilty to two counts of murdering a police officer. He also faces another count of attempted murder and a charge of assaulting a service animal. Court documents say Storz used a rifle to fire multiple rounds at officers at his home on Main Street in Allen Township. “Unthinkable heroism and sacrifices” Attorney General Daniel Cameron said on social media that he was “heartbroken to learn of the deaths of two law enforcement officers.” “Our law enforcement showed unimaginable heroism and sacrifice last night in the face of evil,” he added. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said on social media: “Floyd County and our brave first responders suffered a tragic loss last night. “I want to ask all of Kentucky to pray with me for this community. “This is a difficult morning for our commonwealth.”

title: " They Didn T Stand A Chance Two Police Officers Killed And Five Injured When Gun Suspect Opens Fire Us News " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-16” author: “Kevin Mooney”

A police dog – K9 Drago – was also killed in the hours-long standoff, according to John Hunt, sheriff of Floyd County, a rural area in the US state of Kentucky. “They had no chance,” he said of the officers, adding that they had encountered “pure hell” when they arrived at the scene. Mr Hunt said four deputies went to the house to serve a warrant issued by the court on Thursday. After being shot, they had called for help. State police arrived and the man surrendered after his family engaged in negotiations. Mr. Hunt said one of William Petrie’s deputies was killed, along with Prestonsburg Police Chief Ralph Fresure, a 39-year law enforcement veteran. Another Prestonsburg officer, Jacob Chaffins, remains hospitalized, while the other officers who were injured have not been released. Lance Storz, 49, was arrested late Thursday and appeared in court Friday morning, pleading not guilty to two counts of murdering a police officer. He also faces another count of attempted murder and a charge of assaulting a service animal. Court documents say Storz used a rifle to fire multiple rounds at officers at his home on Main Street in Allen Township. “Unthinkable heroism and sacrifices” Attorney General Daniel Cameron said on social media that he was “heartbroken to learn of the deaths of two law enforcement officers.” “Our law enforcement showed unimaginable heroism and sacrifice last night in the face of evil,” he added. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said on social media: “Floyd County and our brave first responders suffered a tragic loss last night. “I want to ask all of Kentucky to pray with me for this community. “This is a difficult morning for our commonwealth.”