UPDATE: Names of deceased, involved troopers released in Grant County investigation

Few details released by troopers

UPDATE POSTED NOVEMBER 17, 2021 AT 4:49 P.M.

WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. (WTVQ/Press Release) – The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team’s investigation of a trooper-involved shooting has revealed more details in the incident.

According to KSP, interviews of vital witnesses and officers have been conducted and the information of those involved can be released.

The pronounced-dead male subject is Gary W. Bressler, 48, of Williamstown.

The KSP personnel involved are Senior Trooper Zachary Lusk, age 32, a six year veteran of the agency and Trooper Douglas Holt, age 27, a one year veteran of the agency.  Both troopers were placed on administrative leave in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.

The investigation remains ongoing by the Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team.

ORIGINAL STORY POSTED NOVEMBER 4, 2021 AT 10 A.M.

WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Kentucky State Police, Post 6 has requested the KSP Critical Incident Response Team to investigate a trooper-involved shooting that occurred at approximately 1:45 am EST on November 3, 2021 in Grant County.

The KSP Critical Incident Response Team responded to the scene, and the investigation into the incident remains ongoing. A man was transported to the St. Elizabeth Grant Hospital where he was later pronounced dead by the Grant County Coroner.

No troopers or other members of the community were injured.

The location, age of the victim or other details have been released.

KSP has statewide jurisdiction and investigates officer-involved shootings throughout the commonwealth as requested by local law enforcement agencies. To protect the integrity of an ongoing investigation, it is KSP standard operating procedure not to release any additional details until vital witnesses have been interviewed and pertinent facts gathered. Timelines to complete investigations vary based on the complexity of the case.