MURRAY, Ky. (July 2, 2025) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 continues the investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Monday, June 16, in Murray, Ky. Preliminary interviews have been completed, and investigators have released their initial findings.
The preliminary investigation indicates that at 11:44 p.m. CT on Monday, June 16, the Murray Police Department had responded to a residence on Brooklyn Dr. after receiving a 911 call that an individual was acting irradically and had a weapon. Upon the arrival of five Murray Police officers, a male subject, identified as 23-year-old Eric W. Saxton, exited the residence running toward officers with a weapon in his hand. The actions of Mr. Saxton prompted Officer Charles “Eddie” McGuire to fire his agency-issued weapon, striking Mr. Saxton in the leg. Mr. Saxton was transported to an out-of-state hospital where he was treated and released for non-life-threatening injuries. No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
Murray Police Officer Eddie McGuire is a one year veteran with the Murray Police Department and has a history of 22 years in law enforcement.
These preliminary findings are subject to change as KSP Post 1 investigators continue this ongoing investigation.
KSP has statewide jurisdiction and investigates officer-involved shootings throughout the commonwealth as requested by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. KSP is committed to being transparent while ensuring the integrity of the investigation. To protect the integrity of an ongoing investigation, it is KSP’s standard operating procedure not to release specific details until vital witnesses have been interviewed and pertinent facts gathered. Timelines to complete investigations vary based on the complexity of the case.