Funeral for fallen Trooper Hayden Phillips set for Sunday
Phillips, 28, was shot and killed Sept. 28 during a traffic stop in Bowling Green.
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Phillips, 28, was shot and killed Sept. 28 during a traffic stop in Bowling Green.
On Tuesday, Glasgow Police Chief Guy Howie wanted people to remember Phillips for more than the badge he wore or the job he did. He wanted to remember the person behind it.
The procession left the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville Tuesday morning and traveled south on I-65 through Cave City before reaching Glasgow.
Several members of the law enforcement community attended the hearing, along with members of Trooper Hayden Phillips’ family, including his wife, Jordan.
The Kentucky State Police Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Records from the Tennessee Department of Correction show Branch was serving a five-year probation sentence when he was arrested Monday.
The Sept. 22 decision came in response to a complaint from Jonathan Talley, a school board candidate who argued the meeting location was difficult for the public to access.
About six hours after the shooting, Kentucky State Police held a news conference to share what they knew about the killing and the investigation.
Happy Valley Road will be closed during the procession. Police urged motorists to use caution as officers and others assist along the route.