Cincinnati Police Officer Sonny Kim fatally shotWKRC Cincinnati | Friday, June 19, 2015
MADISONVILLE (WKRC) -- Cincinnati Police Officer Sonny Kim was fatally shot in Madisonville on Friday.
Shots were exchanged on Roe Street and Whetsel Avenue and both Officer Kim and the suspect sustained fatal injuries.
“Today is a tragic day for all Cincinnatians," said Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley. "One of our first responders was shot and killed in the line of duty. We will always remember the sacrifice made by Officer Sonny Kim, and we will pray for his wife and family that they find some comfort during their grief.”
On Friday morning, officers were called to the scene of a man with a gun in Madisonville. Shortly after there was a report of an officer down.
"CPD lost on of our best today," said CPD Chief Jeffrey Blackwell. "We lost a brother, but right now my heart is broken more for his three boys who lost their father, and his wife who lost her husband. We are devastated that Officer Kim, who came to work today, did not get to go home."
Officer Kim was a 27 year veteran of the department. (married with three sons)
UPDATE: The suspect has been identified as Trepierre Hummons. (deceased)
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