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Kentucky Officers Injured, Suspect Killed in Mental Health Crisis Center Altercation

A man experiencing a mental health crisis was fatally shot after seizing an officer's weapon and firing at police in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

  • Two Bowling Green police officers were injured after a suspect gained control of an officer's gun and opened fire during an altercation.
  • The incident occurred at the LifeSkills Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit early Wednesday morning.
  • The suspect, who was experiencing a mental health crisis, was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot by one of the officers.
  • Both officers received treatment for non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and were released from the hospital the same day.
  • The Kentucky State Police are leading the ongoing investigation, with further details pending as witness interviews continue.
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