SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (August 4, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team has been requested by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on August 4, just after 1:00 a.m. EDT. Troopers and detectives arrived on the scene and initiated an investigation.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the SCSO was requested to respond to a domestic incident at a residence located on Blackwell Road in Shelbyville. Upon arriving at the residence, a deputy encountered a male and female outside of the residence. During the interaction, the male individual, Mr. Ryan McBride, a 41-year-old male from Shelbyville, retrieved a firearm and began firing the gun in the direction of the deputy. At least one round struck a piece of the deputy’s equipment, resulting in minor injury. The deputy discharged his agency-issued firearm, striking Mr. McBride and causing life-threatening injuries. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Shelby County Coroner. The deputy was transported to a local hospital, where he has been treated and released.
No other injuries were reported, and the investigation remains ongoing.
KSP has statewide jurisdiction and investigates officer-involved shootings throughout the commonwealth as requested by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. KSP is committed to being transparent while ensuring the integrity of the investigation. To protect the integrity of an ongoing investigation, it is KSP’s standard operating procedure not to release specific details until vital witnesses have been interviewed and pertinent facts have been gathered. Timelines to complete investigations vary based on the complexity of the case.
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