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KSP: Nelson County Deputies Fatally Shoot 80-Year-Old Who Pointed Gun in Bardstown

Investigators identified the man as Norman Perkins following a 911 report from a Humane Society employee.

Overview

  • The shooting happened around 1:30 p.m. at the Shell/Speedy Mart in the 600 block of Bloomfield Road in Bardstown.
  • KSP said a Nelson County Humane Society employee called 911 about a disorderly person who threatened them with a firearm.
  • Deputies located the vehicle traveling north on U.S. 31E, attempted a traffic stop, and the driver refused to yield before pulling into the parking lot.
  • According to KSP, the man raised and pointed a firearm at deputies, two deputies fired, and he died from his injuries, and no officers were hurt.
  • KSP identified the deceased as Norman Perkins, 80, of New Haven, and its Critical Incident Team is leading the investigation.