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Off-duty sheriff's deputy, 26, is shot dead after being 'targeted and ambushed' while sitting in car during security guard shift

An off-duty sheriff’s deputy working security at a car lot in Kentucky was shot and killed after being ambushed early Thursday while sitting in his unmarked vehicle, police said.

An unknown assailant came came up to the vehicle’s window on Rockford Lane and shot Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Shirley, 26, at around 2.30am, Louisville Metro Police Department spokesperson Alicia Smiley told news outlets.

Shirley, who was wearing his uniform at the time, managed to call in the shooting and was taken to University of Louisville Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery but died of his injuries. 

Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Shirley, 26, was shot and killed sitting in his unmarked vehicle at a car lot in Louisville, Kentucky, early Thursday

Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Shirley, 26, was shot and killed sitting in his unmarked vehicle at a car lot in Louisville, Kentucky, early Thursday

Shirley was off-duty and was working security at the time of the attack on Rockford Lane

Shirley was off-duty and was working security at the time of the attack on Rockford Lane 

During a press conference on Tuesday, Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Erika Shields called Shirley's killing 'sickening' and 'absolutely heartbreaking,' and vowed to make an arrest, reported WLKY.

'He was targeted and he was ambushed,' the chief said of the attack on the deputy. 

Shields did not comment on a possible motive or explain why she believed the deputy was the victim of an ambush, but added: 'for police, if someone is really determined to kill you, they're going to kill you. And that was the case here.'  

Shirley had been  on the force for less than three years and was assigned to court security

Shirley had been  on the force for less than three years and was assigned to court security 

Police said they were looking at a couple of possible suspects but would not go into any further detail. As of Thursday afternoon, no arrests have been made. 

Jefferson County Sheriff John Aubrey said Shirley joined his office in March 2019 and was assigned to court security in downtown Louisville.

Last year, Shirley was awarded the Medal for Valor for his response to the fatal shooting of photographer Tyler Gerth in Louisville during Black Lives Matter protests.  

'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.'

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear extended his condolences to Shirley's family in a tweet, writing in part: 'We are forever grateful for Deputy Shirley's bravery, selflessness and dedication to the people of the commonwealth.' 

Jefferson County Sheriff John Aubrey (right) speaks at a press conference about Shirley's killing on Thursday

Jefferson County Sheriff John Aubrey speaks at a press conference about Shirley's killing on Thursday 

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer also mourned the deputy's death resulting from 'another senseless, tragic act of violence.'    

Shirley was the fifth duty to die in the line of duty in the history of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, reported WKYT. 

Shirley's brother Mike Shirley paid an emotional tribute to his slain sibling, writing in a Facebook post: 'I can’t believe you’re really gone.. I wish this was all a nightmare I’m gonna miss you so much brother .. I love you so much.. thoughts and prayers are much needed.. '

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