Updated: Kentucky police officer in critical condition after a shooting, officials say

A Bowling Green police officer was seriously injured and another person was killed in a shooting Thursday, according to Kentucky State Police.

Bowling Green Police Chief Michael Delaney identified the injured officer as Matt Davis. He said Davis was shot multiple times and flown to a trauma center, where he was in critical but stable condition Friday afternoon.

“We feel the support of our community, and on behalf of the Bowling Green Police Department, we want to thank you for always supporting us,” Delaney said in a statement posted to social media.

Delaney said the department will provide updates on Davis’ medical status but not the investigation.

The shooting happened at approximately 5:30 p.m., according to KSP. Ronnie Ward with the Bowling Green Police Department told WBKO the incident happened at Car-Mart on Russellville Road. Davis and another man were transported to a hospital.

Davis’ injuries were described as life-threatening, according to KSP. The other man died at the hospital.

No other details about the shooting were provided. KSP’s Critical Incident Response Team was investigating the shooting, as it typically does when law enforcement officers in Kentucky are involved in shootings. KSP responded to the scene shortly after the incident occurred.

Bowling Green police were also assisted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on scene.

Gov. Andy Beshear tweeted Thursday evening to offer support to the officer.

“We have learned of a reported incident in Bowling Green of an officer being shot and wounded,” Beshear said. “Kentucky, please join Britainy and me in prayer for this officer, their family and fellow officers.”