Kentucky trooper, father of 3, gunned down during traffic stop as suspect captured after manhunt
Hayden Phillips, a 30-year-old Kentucky state trooper, leaves behind a wife and three sons after being killed during a routine stop on Interstate 65.
TL;DR
- Trooper Hayden Phillips, 30, was killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 65 in Warren County, Kentucky.
- Phillips was a three-year veteran of the Kentucky State Police and is survived by his wife and three sons.
- Emonnie Branch was identified as the wanted person and taken into custody by Louisville Metro Police.
- Branch is being charged with the murder of a first responder and will face state murder charges in Warren County.
- Authorities have not disclosed the reason for the traffic stop or Branch's prior criminal record.
- State and federal officials have vowed to pursue justice for Phillips and provide support to his family.