Court documents reveal moments leading up to KSP trooper’s death
The grand jury charged Emonnie Branch with murder of a first responder, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and tampering with evidence.
- On Thursday, a Warren County grand jury indicted 51-year-old Emonnie Branch for the murder of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, along with charges of possessing a handgun as a convicted felon and tampering with physical evidence.
- Phillips stopped a bluish-gray Honda Civic with expired temporary tags on Interstate 65 North near mile marker 38 on Monday, September 28, before approaching the vehicle and being shot twice during the interaction.
- Authorities apprehended Branch in Louisville later that day using Phillips' handcuffs, according to law enforcement; he remains held without bond at the Warren County Regional Jail pending trial.
- Phillips' funeral is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4, at noon at the E.A. Diddle Arena on Western Kentucky University's campus, with interment following at Glasgow Municipal Cemetery.
- Hundreds gathered Thursday night at Kentucky State Police Post 15 in Columbia for a candlelight vigil honoring Phillips, with attendees celebrating the values of faith and service he demonstrated throughout his life.
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Kentucky grand jury indicts man accused in killing of KSP trooper
Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 8th Judicial Circuit is holding a press conference to provide an update on the status of the case of the man accused of shooting and killing a KSP trooper during a traffic stop on Monday.
Candlelight vigil honors Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
KENTUCKY (KBSI) – Members of the public gathered Thursday night, Oct. 1, at Kentucky State Police Post 15 for a candlelight vigil honoring Trooper Hayden Phillips, according to the agency. The gathering brought community members together in support of Phillips’ family, friends and fellow troopers. In a Facebook post Friday, Kentucky State Police thanked those who attended for their prayers,...
Documents detail moments before KSP trooper's death
According to a criminal complaint, Phillips pulled over Emonnie Branch Monday just after 1 p.m., after he was driving with expired temporary tags. Dash camera footage showed Phillips reportedly approach the passenger side of the car before two shots rang out.
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