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Deputy Sheriff Josh Phipps of Russell County, KY, was killed in the line of duty on Monday, September 16, 2024. Phipps had served his community for three years and was previously with the Louisville Metro Police Department. He was shot and killed by a fleeing violent criminal. His death has elicited condolences from various law enforcement agencies and officials, including the Boston Police Department, the FBI, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. The incident underscores the risks faced by law enforcement officers and the sacrifices they make.