UPDATE: Kentucky man held on $10 million bond after killing 3 police officers, injuring 3 others

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Kentucky man is being held on a $10 million bond after police said he shot six officers Thursday night, killing three and injuring 3 others.

Lance Storz, 49, shot at officers multiple times with a rifle Thursday night, according to an arrest citation, around his residence on Main Street in the small town of Allen, Kentucky, in Floyd County just south of Prestonsburg.

Kentucky State Police were called to the scene at 6:30 p.m., joining local officers already on the scene. Floyd County Sheriff John Hunt told local media that the suspect opened fire on deputies who were serving a court-issued warrant Thursday evening related to a domestic violence situation.

Storz mug — ((Provided by Mountain Top Media))

Floyd County Sheriff's Deputy William Petry and Prestonsburg Police Capt. Ralph Frasure were killed at the scene, Prestonsburg officer Les Stapleton said Friday. Four others officers were injured, KSP said. An emergency management official was also injured. Additionally, a police K-9 dog named Drago, a six-year veteran with the Floyd County Sheriff's Office, was also killed.

According to state police, Frasure was a 39-year law enforcement veteran who had served on the Prestonsburg Police Department since 1983. Petry was a 31-year law enforcement veteran. He served 15 years with KSP and 14 years with the Prestonsburg Police Department.

KSP said three of the injured officers remained at the hospital as of Friday afternoon, one in critical condition. One officer was treated and released Friday.

In an update Friday night, the City of Prestonsburg, Kentucky Police Department said in a Facebook post that Canine Handler Jacob Chaffins had died, bringing the death toll to three officers. At last check, two were still in the hospital Friday night. In an update Saturday afternoon, KSP said those two officers were stable.

"This is another hard morning for Kentucky as we mourn the loss of three brave offices and a K-9 who gave their lives while protecting the people of Floyd County," Gov. Andy Beshear said in a news release on Saturday, asking Kentuckians to join his family "in praying for the family and loved ones" of the fallen officers.

"Let us stand together in honoring these heroes and their sacrifice, and pray for a full recovery for those injured," he continued.

KSP said Chaffins was a 3-year law enforcement veteran who served with the Prestonsburg Police Department since 2019.

The agency also said a civilian injured in Thursday's incident is still being treated at a hospital, but did not say how severe their injuries were.

"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," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said in a social media post Friday morning. "This is a tough morning for our commonwealth."

Jacob Chaffins.png — Jacob Chaffins. (Source: Prestonsburg City Police)

Storz was arraigned Friday morning by a judge in Pike County. He pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder of a police officer. One of the charges was originally attempted murder of a police officer, but a judge said at the hearing that was upgraded to murder. He is also facing another attempted murder charge and assault on a service animal.

KSP's investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

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