Police ID man accused of fatal shooting of Scott County deputy Caleb Conley
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Authorites have released the name of the man suspected of fatally shooting a Scott County, Kentucky sheriff's deputy Tuesday during a traffic stop.
Steven Sheangshang faces several charges in both Fayette and Scott Counties, including murder of a police officer, according to Maj. Matt LeMonds, spokesperson for the Lexington Division of Community Corrections.
Deputy Caleb Conley was shot at the traffic stop on southbound Interstate 75, just before 5 p.m. Monday near mile marker 127 near Georgetown, the Scott County Sheriff's Department said. Sheangshang fled from the scene, deputies said.`
Scott County Sheriff Tony Hampton said Conley had been a member of the force for four years and in the military for eight years prior to that.
He was described as an excellent asset to the staff. The sheriff said Conley was “a damn good deputy, took his job seriously. He was a go-getter who loved his job. And he was so good at it."
Kentucky State Police reported its critical incident response team is investigating the shooting.
The officer was hailed as a hero by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.
Kentucky, please join Britainy and me in praying for the family and fellow law enforcement officers of Scott County Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley, who was killed this evening while protecting our people. This hero made the ultimate sacrifice, and we will be forever grateful. ^AB
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) May 23, 2023
The Scott County Sheriff's Office escorted Conley's body to Wares Funeral Home in Cynthiana Tuesday morning.
Louisville Courier Journal reporter Rae Johnson contributed to this report. The Enquirer will update this report when more information becomes available.
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