Benton, Ky.–Marshall County 911 Dispatch reports a section of KY 348/West 5th Street in Benton is blocked to facilitate a police incident investigation.
Area media is reporting that a law enforcement officer and suspect were both shot at the sheriff’s office.
Emergency first-responders are on scene, including the Marshall County Medical Response team, Murray-Calloway County Medical Services, Kentucky State Police and McCracken County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
No details have yet been released.
KY 348 is blocked in front of the Marshall County Detention Center and Sheriff’s Department in the 100 Block of West 5th Street.
This is about two blocks east of the Interstate 69/KY 348 Benton Exit 43 Interchange.
Estimated duration is 2 hours.
There is no marked detour. Motorists should self-detour via KY 408/Oak Level Road and KY 1558/Iv3y Road.