Biographical Information

Age: 27

Tour of Duty: 3 years

Cause of Death: Gunfire

Trooper Hayden Phillips was shot and killed on I-65 in Warren County, Kentucky.  Around 2:00 p.m., Trooper Phillips was shot after conducting a traffic stop.

The suspect, who had a warrant for his arrest and was on probation, fled but was apprehended several hours later in Louisville and charged with the murder of a first responder.

Trooper Phillips had served with the Kentucky State Police for three years and was assigned to Post 3 in Bowling Green. Survivors include his wife and three sons.