UPDATE: Wayne County deputy shot; standoff ensues

Deputy treated and released, one man confirmed dead at the scene

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police confirm one man was pronounced dead at the scene of the standoff, after an officer-involved shooting in the Alpha Community in Wayne County.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy was taken to the University of Tennessee Hospital, was treated and released, according to a KSP release.

KSP is now investigating the incident.

There were no other injuries.

ORIGINAL STORY:

WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — A reported standoff situation has ended and officers are ensuring there is no threat to the community after a sheriff’s deputy was shot in Wayne County.

According to police, the deputy was attempting to serve papers at a home on Carter Dock Road outside of Monticello when he was shot in the chest on Monday afternoon. We’re told the deputy was wearing a bulletproof vest and is expected to be OK. Police say the deputy was transported to University of Tennessee Hospital as a precaution.

On Monday night, police announced the scene was cleared. Officers could not confirm or deny that an arrest was made but assured nearby residents there was no longer a threat to the area.

We will update this story as we learn more information.