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Feb 16, 2021 10:35 AM
Troopers with Kentucky State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting in Whitley County. The shooting happened Sunday around 3:30 a.m. in the Dogwood Cove community. Investigators say an off-duty Corbin Police officer was responding after being contacted by his neighbor. After going outside, investigators said the officer was confronted by 20-year-old Phillip Davenport of Corbin. During the altercation between the officer and Davenport, police said the officer pulled his gun and shot Davenport. Whitley County EMS took Davenport to Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin where he was pronounced dead. Sgt. Duane Foley is leading the ongoing investigation.