AMBUSH Rocks Kentucky — Deputies Nearly DIE

Two Kentucky deputies miraculously survived a violent ambush while serving a routine child support warrant, saved only by their bulletproof vests when a desperate suspect opened fire with heavy gunfire.

Story Snapshot

• Two Boone County deputies shot multiple times while serving felony child support warrant to Justin Chapman
• Both officers survived thanks to bulletproof vests; one airlifted, one transported by ambulance to hospital
• Suspect barricaded himself in apartment, leading to multi-agency SWAT standoff in Walton, Kentucky
• Chapman found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound after tactical team deployed gas and drone surveillance

Deputies Ambushed During Routine Warrant Service

Just after 10 p.m. Thursday night, two Boone County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at a Service Road apartment complex in Walton, Kentucky, to serve a felony warrant to 39-year-old Justin Chapman for overdue child support. When the deputies breached the door, Chapman immediately opened fire with heavy gunfire, striking both officers multiple times. The deputies sustained serious gunshot wounds but survived due to their bulletproof vests, which Major Philip Ridgell later described as “miraculous.” One deputy was airlifted to UC Medical Center while the other was transported by ambulance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPZiNVW2Y04

The violent response to what should have been a standard warrant service highlights the increasing dangers law enforcement officers face during routine duties. Chapman’s decision to respond with immediate gunfire demonstrates a complete disregard for law and order, putting not only the deputies’ lives at risk but also endangering residents in the apartment complex. This incident underscores why our brave men and women in blue deserve our unwavering support and the best protective equipment available.

Multi-Agency Response and Tactical Operations

After the initial shooting, Chapman barricaded himself inside the apartment, prompting a massive law enforcement response involving SWAT teams and multiple agencies. The tactical teams established a perimeter and attempted to communicate with the suspect while ensuring public safety in the residential area. SWAT officers deployed gas canisters into the apartment and utilized drone technology to assess the situation and locate Chapman within the building.

The professional response by law enforcement demonstrates the coordinated efforts and advanced tactics available to handle dangerous situations. The use of technology, including drones for surveillance, shows how modern policing has evolved to protect both officers and civilians during high-risk operations. Multiple agencies worked together seamlessly to contain the threat and prevent further violence in the community.

Suspect Found Dead After Standoff

Following the deployment of gas and extensive attempts at communication, SWAT teams used drone surveillance to locate Chapman inside the apartment. The suspect was found unresponsive and was later determined to have died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Importantly, no shots were fired by the deputies at Chapman during the entire incident, according to the ongoing criminal investigation led by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.

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Chapman’s decision to take his own life rather than face the consequences of his actions represents the coward’s way out, leaving behind trauma for the deputies, their families, and the entire law enforcement community. His violent response to a legal warrant service shows a fundamental rejection of the rule of law that conservatives hold sacred. The deputies’ recovery continues, with one already discharged from the hospital, testament to their strength and the quality of their protective equipment.

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Large Police Presence Reported in Walton, Kentucky

2 Kentucky Deputies Shot While Serving Warrant; Suspect Then Took His Own Life