(PADUCAH, Ky.) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is conducting an investigation into a vehicle pursuit involving shots fired that occurred on Friday, November 7, 2025, in McCracken County. The investigation was initiated at the request of KSP Post 1, Mayfield.
Incident Overview
According to preliminary findings, the incident began shortly after 8:00 p.m. CST when an off-duty Marshall County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a vehicle operating recklessly with a flat tire. The deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Hardmoney Road in Paducah. The driver, operating a 1995 Chevrolet pickup truck towing a camper, refused to stop and initiated a pursuit.
During the chase on Hardmoney Road, the camper detached from the truck, but the vehicle continued to flee. McCracken County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Paducah Police Department officers responded and joined the pursuit.
Shots Fired and Pursuit Termination
As the pursuit continued into the Lone Oak area, the driver fired shots in the direction of pursuing officers. Law enforcement officers executed a pursuit intervention technique (PIT) maneuver in an effort to stop the vehicle. The pursuit concluded when the suspect’s vehicle left the roadway and collided with a residence on Lone Oak Road.
Following the crash, the driver was discovered to have sustained a gunshot wound that appears to have been self-inflicted. No law enforcement officers discharged their weapons during the incident.
Victim Identification
The driver has been identified as Robert Wray, 26, of Kevil, Kentucky. Wray was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. No other injuries resulted from this incident.
Ongoing Investigation
The KSP CIRT investigation remains active. KSP maintains statewide jurisdiction and investigates officer-involved shooting incidents throughout Kentucky upon request from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
In accordance with standard operating procedures and to preserve investigative integrity, KSP will not release specific details until all vital witnesses have been interviewed and pertinent facts gathered. The agency is committed to transparency while ensuring a thorough and complete investigation. Investigation timelines vary depending on case complexity.
About Kentucky State Police
The Kentucky State Police serves the Commonwealth through professional law enforcement services, including criminal investigations, traffic safety, and support to local agencies. KSP’s Critical Incident Response Team investigates officer-involved shootings and critical incidents statewide.
