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Police Investigating After Officers Fatally Shoot Man in Kenton County
David Works, 62, was fatally shot after emerging armed during a response to a self-harm threat; no officers were injured, Kentucky State Police said.
- On Sunday morning, Kentucky State Police said a man died in an officer-involved shooting in Independence.
- Called to the 10000 block of Sharpsburg Drive around 7:30 a.m., officers attempted contact after a report of self-harm threats, police said.
- Shortly after, the man emerged from the residence with a firearm, leading officers from responding agencies to discharge their weapons; first responders attempted aid but he soon succumbed to his injuries.
- Authorities identified the man as David Works, 62, and police said no officers were reported injured during the incident.
- Kentucky State Police said it is leading the investigation, and the ongoing investigation remains active.
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JPD investigating Officer-Involved Shooting
JACKSON, Tenn.—One person is in critical condition following a shooting in Jackson. A WBBJ News Tipster alerted us to a large police presence in the area of East Lafayette and Royal Street. The tipster indicated the area was already taped off. We reached out to JPD for more details and received the following information. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2026 Jackson Police Department Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting [Jackson, TN]— The Ja…
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