2022 shooting of Kentucky police officers

2022 shooting of Kentucky police officers
LocationAllen, Kentucky, United States
DateJune 30, 2022
c. 6:44 p.m.[1]
TargetResponding police officers in Floyd County, Kentucky
Attack type
Mass shooting, shootout, ambush
Weapons.308-caliber rifle
Several AR-15–style rifles[2]
Deaths3
Injured4
PerpetratorLance Preston Storz

On June 30, 2022, a mass shooting involving police officers occurred in Allen, Kentucky, United States. Three police officers and a police dog were killed, and four others were injured, including three police officers. The shooter, 49-year-old Lance Storz, was arrested and charged with murder and attempted murder of a police officer.[1][3][4]

  1. ^ a b Shapiro, Emily (July 1, 2022). "3 Kentucky officers killed, several hurt by the gunman who opened fire at his home". ABC News. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  2. ^ "Kentucky man indicted in slaying of 3 law enforcement officers". Associated Press. July 11, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "3 police officers killed in Kentucky by suspect with rifle". AP News. July 2, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  4. ^ Bennett, Emily; Colegrove, Andrew (July 1, 2022). "Third officer confirmed dead from Ky. mass shooting". WSAZ-TV. Retrieved July 1, 2022.