Petition gains traction after London officer-involved shooting

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Change.org petition is gaining momentum following a tragic incident in Laurel County, with more than 450 signatures so far.

The petition stems from a December 23, 2024 event in which London Police officers reportedly served a warrant for a stolen weedeater at the wrong address in Lily, Kentucky. Officers allegedly forced their way into a home and fatally shot Doug Harless, an apparently innocent man, when, they say, he pointed a firearm at them.

According to the petition, the warrant was intended for someone who had already been in custody for several days.

The petition is calling for the resignation of the seven officers involved, their superiors, as well as the London City Police Chief and the Mayor. It also demands justice for Harless’ family.

If you’d like to see the petition, you can visit Change.org, by clicking HERE.