Gov. Andy Beshear tweeted late tonight that he’s praying for those involved. https://t.co/mzr7CbgumX

— WSAZ NewsChannel 3 (@WSAZnews) July 1, 2022

FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - A violent standoff situation ended Thursday night with two officers dead and six others injured, five of which were officers, according to a Kentucky State Police arrest citation.

The citation identifies the suspected shooter as Lance Storz, 49, from Allen. He was arrested around 10 p.m. Thursday.

The eighth injured victim at the scene was an emergency management director.

The citation states Storz ‘used a rifle to fire multiple rounds at police officers around his home’ on Main Street in Allen, Kentucky.

The arrest citation says a police K-9 was also shot and killed.

Floyd County and our brave first responders suffered a tragic loss last night. I want to ask all of Kentucky to join me in praying for this community. This is a tough morning for our commonwealth. ^AB

— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) July 1, 2022