(Walton, KY) - On Thursday, August 28, 2025, at approximately 9:23 PM, Boone County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at 13167 Service Road to serve a felony arrest warrant on a wanted man residing in the home. At approximately 10:04 PM, after confirming that the wanted suspect was inside the residence, deputies breached the front door and prepared to enter.
As they did so, the suspect fired multiple rounds, striking two Boone County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Both deputies sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were evacuated from the scene. They were transported to UC Medical Center, where they are currently listed in stable condition.
The SWAT Team, along with our negotiators, were activated after the suspect barricaded himself inside the home. Numerous law enforcement agencies from ac