Joshua Phipps

Death by Force

On September 16, 2024, Deputy Sheriff Joshua C. Phipps, a 38-year-old three-year veteran of the Russell County Sheriff's Office, was killed in the line of duty in Russell Springs, Kentucky. The incident occurred during an investigation on Bluebird Drive, where Phipps was assisting the Kentucky State Police (KSP) in searching for a suspect who had fled on foot.

The pursuit began when a trooper from KSP Post 15 attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver, identified as 41-year-old ...Read More

WNKY News 40 Television: Community of Russell County holds vigil for deputy killed in shooting - WNKY News 40 Television

Instagram: Protecting The Blue on Instagram: "RIP. Kentucky Deputy Sheriff Josh Phipps was murdered when he was shot and killed while assisting Kentucky State Police with a suspect that had fled on foot. Deputy Phipps had served with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office for three years and previously served with the Louisville Metro Police Department. He is survived by his parents. STOP SHOOTING MY POLICE OFFICERS!!! #rip #hero #murdered #DeputySheriffJoshPhipps #RussellCountySheriffsOffice #lawenforcement #thinblueline #bluelivesmatter #police #backtheblue #protectingtheblue #oplive #opnation #every22hours #stopshootingmypoliceofficers #becarefuloutthere"

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