A man has been arrested for shooting a Nelson County deputy.
The incident took place Friday afternoon just after 3:30 in the 100 block of Ivy Avenue in Botland, a small community approximately five miles southeast of Bardstown.
According to the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Bryan Adams was responding to a domestic disturbance when 49-year-old Christopher Curtis opened fire, striking Adams in the arm.
Curtis is additionally accused of firing a rifle at another deputy, three police cruisers, and a private vehicle during his rampage. He also shot at a nearby residence.
Curtis then barricaded himself inside his home for an hour. He likewise suffered a gunshot wound.
After being taken into custody, Curtis received treatment before being lodged in the Nelson County Detention Center. He was charged with attempted murder of a police officer, first-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer, resisting arrest, and first-degree criminal mischief.
Adams was transported to University of Louisville Hospital where he is expected to recover.
Kentucky State Police is investigating.
(Photo l-r: Nelson Co. Dep. Sheriff Bryan Adams, Christopher Curtis)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
