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18-Year-Old Shot, Killed After Pursuit In Kentucky

Posted at 3:22 PM, Nov 18, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-18 17:21:19-05

Kentucky State Police have been investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place in Woodburn, and authorities confirmed the 18-year-old who was shot has died from his injuries.

The shooting happened near the 13000 block of Nashville Road in Warren County just before 3 a.m. Saturday.

The pursuit began when authorities attempted to make a traffic stop in the 12000 block of Nashville Road.

Reports stated Warren County Deputy Sheriff Wes Jenkins and Woodburn Police Officer Tim Summer were involved in the pursuit which ended with gunfire.

A Scottsville man, 18-year-old Brian Calvert, was identified as the driver involved in the pursuit.

Authorities said he was shot at the end of the chase. Calvert was taken to the Medical Center in Bowling Green. He was later transferred to Skyline Medical Center in Nashville where he passed away.

KSP troopers have been investigating the shooting. No further details were immediately available.