STANTON, KY – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 8 Morehead has been requested by the Irvine Police Department (IPD) to investigate an officer-involved shooting in Powell County. KSP was contacted on Jan. 11, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. EST regarding the incident, which originated in Estill County and ended in Powell County.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the Irvine Police Department (IPD) initiated a traffic stop on a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer on KY 82 in Estill County. The operator failed to stop and a pursuit ensued.
IPD pursued the vehicle on KY 82 crossing over into Powell County. After entering Powell County, the vehicle turned onto Little Brush Creek Road, where the operator lost control of the vehicle and struck a snow bank.
As the officer approached the vehicle, the suspect brandished a handgun.
Officers gave the individual several loud verbal commands to drop the weapon, and the suspect did not comply. At some point, the officer fired his agency-issued service weapon, striking the suspect in the shoulder. The suspect was able to exit the vehicle and flee into the nearby wooded area still armed with a handgun.
A perimeter was established and officers began negotiations with the suspect. The suspect later surrendered without further incident and was transported to Clark Regional Hospital by Powell County EMS for medical treatment.
The suspect identified as Sommer L. Arvin, 44, of Irvine, Ky. was treated and released from the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Sommer Arvin was charged with:
- Operating on a suspended driver's license
- Fleeing or Evading Police (motor vehicle)
- Wanton Endangerment 1st degree
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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