Deputy Sheriff Brandon Shirley
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Jefferson County sheriff's deputy dead after ambush in Shively
Louisville police said they received reports of shots fired in the 2600 block of Rockford Lane
By Taylor Welter
WHAS 11 News
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Jefferson County sheriff's deputy is dead after police say he was ambushed in Shively.
Sheriff John Aubrey said 26-year-old Deputy Brandon Shirley was working an off-duty security job at Rockford Lane Auto Sales at around 2:30 a.m. Thursday when someone shot him. Shirley was taken to University of
Louisville Hospital, where he later died.
Louisville police are leading the investigation into Shirley's death. LMPD's Public Integrity Unit canvassed the neighborhood Thursday morning, and spokesperson Alicia Smiley said K9 and air units are helping the investigation.
LMPD Chief Erika Shields said police know Shirley was targeted and ambushed.
"If someone is really determined to kill you, they're going to kill you, and that was the case here," Shields said.
Shields said LMPD does have persons of interest, but did not give any additional details.
Shirley joined the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in March 2019. Aubrey said Shirley received a medal of valor for his work during protests in 2020, specifically his work responding to the shootng of photographer Tyler Gerth and helping arrest the person who shot him.
"Brandon was a hard-working, proactive deputy, really dedicated to his duties," Major George Grissom said. "Everybody liked him...he was a good person, a good person to be around."
Officers have taped off Rockford Lane at Dover Road where Rockford Lane Auto Sales is located.
Shields said LMPD will work to arrest those responsible for Shirley's death.
"We will make an arrest," Shields said. "Grieving comes later. We have a job to do."
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