LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) – The London Police Department gave an update on Monday about the Kentucky State Police investigation into a deadly shooting involving an officer.
Doug Harless was shot and killed inside his home by London police on December 23, 2024, according to KSP.
State police say officers were there to serve a search warrant, which WKYT has learned is tied to stolen lawn equipment belonging to the county’s judge-executive.
Court records obtained by WKYT raise the question that police could’ve been at the wrong home when Harless was killed.
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KSP has been leading the investigation.
In a statement, Acting London Police Chief Bobby Day said they have spoken with KSP and that a “thorough and detailed investigation” has been underway.
Day said the investigation included numerous interviews, the submission of physical evidence for forensic testing, and consultation of the Medical Examiner.
“At this stage, much of that work has been completed,” Day said.
Day said investigators are reviewing all test results, forensic findings, and the finalized autopsy report alongside the full body of facts gathered.
Once this review is complete, the findings will be submitted to the appropriate prosecuting attorney.
If deemed warranted, the matter will then be presented to a grand jury for review and consideration.
Day said the police department remains committed to seeing this process through with the seriousness, fairness, and objectivity it demands.
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