Kentucky Woman Shot by Police Officer After Armed Standoff in Powell County

Posted on January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 by Mason Hart

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Race Day Live (Powell County, KY) – A police officer shot a woman in Powell County, Kentucky, on Saturday after she refused to drop a handgun following a high-speed chase, according to Kentucky State Police (KSP).

Incident Overview

The incident began at approximately 3:30 p.m. when the Irvine Police Department (IPD) initiated a traffic stop on a suspect driving an SUV on Kentucky Highway 82 in Estill County. The driver, later identified as Sommer Arvin, 44, of Irvine, failed to stop, leading to a pursuit that entered Powell County.

Timeline of Events-

Events

Time	Location	Event
3:30 p.m.	Kentucky Highway 82	Traffic stop initiated by Irvine Police; suspect fled, leading to a pursuit.
Chase Route	Estill to Powell County	SUV continued into Powell County, turning onto Little Brush Creek Road.
Powell County	Little Brush Creek Rd.	SUV lost control and struck a snowbank.
Post-Crash	Near SUV	Suspect brandished a handgun; police issued multiple verbal commands to drop the weapon.
Officer Action	Near SUV	IPD officer fired, striking suspect in the shoulder.
Foot Pursuit	Nearby Woods	Suspect fled on foot into the woods while armed.
Resolution	Powell County	Officers established a perimeter and negotiated suspect’s surrender without further harm.

Aftermath

Arvin was taken to Clark Regional Hospital by Powell County Emergency Medical Services, where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. She was later released and charged with the following offenses:

Charge	Description
Operating on a Suspended Driver’s License	Driving despite a revoked or suspended license.
Fleeing or Evading Police	Leading officers on a high-speed chase.
First-Degree Wanton Endangerment	Endangering the lives of officers or others during the incident.

Investigation

The Kentucky State Police is leading the investigation into the incident, reviewing the actions of the officers involved and the events that transpired. The incident occurred near the Red River Gorge, a popular outdoor recreation area spanning Estill and Powell Counties.

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