Woman claims she was shot by sheriff’s deputy during chase in Henderson

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Henderson Police Department is investigating a deputy involved shooting.

A release from HPD says the sheriff’s department requested HPD investigate a shooting. Police say on July 10, a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle that just fled from a traffic stop. The driver allegedly fled again on Highway 60. The driver and the deputy would then collide at a roundabout.

The release goes on to say the driver accelerated and attempted to flee a third time, when the deputy shot at the fleeing vehicle. Deputies say the driver continued eastbound on highway 60 but was not pursued…

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