SENATOR WILSON ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING SIMPSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTY SHOT IN THE LINE OF DUTY

Officer shot on Sunday, is in stable condition

FRANKFORT, KY (October 9, 2023) — The following is a statement from Senate Majority Whip Mike Wilson, R-Bowling Green, regarding yesterday’s officer-involved shooting in Simpson County:

“My prayers are with Deputy Brad Harper, his family and the entire Simpson County and law enforcement community. I’m thankful to hear he is in stable condition, and I join all in wishing him a speedy recovery.

“Dedicated officers like Deputy Harper are the thin blue line standing between our communities and criminal dangers. He and others in law enforcement do so out of love for their fellow residents. I remain committed to supporting our law enforcement officers and ensuring their sacrifices are not taken for granted.”

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Wilson is a United States Marine Corps veteran and serves as the Senate majority whip. He represents Kentucky’s 32nd Senate District, which includes Simpson County.

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Senator Mike Wilson, R-Bowling Green, represents the 32nd Senate District, including Logan, Simpson, and Todd Counties and southern Warren County. He serves as a Senate member on the Interim Joint Committees of Education; Agriculture; Transportation; Economic Development and Workforce Investment; Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection; and Tourism, Small Business and Information Technology. Wilson is also a member of the Legislative Research Commission; the Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee; the Public Pension Oversight Board; and the Lottery Trust Fund Task Force.

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