Georgetown Police have released the name of a woman shot by police during a domestic dispute late Sunday night.
The incident happened at a home along Fawn Run Court just before midnight. Police say the argument spilled out into the driveway, and when officers arrived, a woman got in a car and tried to leave. Officers say they made several attempts to get her to stop and out of the vehicle, and her car hit several vehicles, including two police cruisers, as she tried to escape. Police say an officer felt threatened, fired a shot and hit the woman, identified as Leann Phillips, 47.
Phillips was taken to UK Hospital for treatment. So far, there is no word on her condition. Charges pending against Phillips include three counts of wanton endangerment, attempted arson and criminal mischief.
Police say a single shot was fired at Phillips. They say the officer who shot her has been put on administrative leave, and that their preliminary investigation indicates the use of force was justified.
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“This is definitely a rare occasion for us; we’re very fortunate in that. And again, this is a very quiet neighborhood. It’s not rare though for domestic violence situations. We have those in every neighborhood in Georgetown. But definitely an oddity for it to have to escalate to this situation here tonight.” Georgetown Police Department Lt. Robert Swanigan said.
Kentucky State Police responded to the scene to investigate the shooting.
