James Horton was allegedly involved in a traffic stop that led to a Breckinridge County deputy being shot. Kentucky State Police eventually caught up to Horton, who allegedly fired multiple shots at officers. The chase continued, and eventually Horton left with the truck allegedly armed with a gun, and a Kentucky State trooper fired, killing Horton.
Agency: Breckinridge County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky State Police
Motive: Traffic violation
Confrontation Type: Traffic Stop
Service Call: No
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: James Horton
Death Date: November 17, 2020
County: Hart
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Other
Washington Post Database ID: 6322