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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 507.070 (2026)

Murder of a first responder

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(1) As used in this section, "first responder" means:

(a) A peace officer;

(b) Paid or volunteer emergency medical services or rescue personnel;

(c) A paid or volunteer member of an organized fire department; or

(d) Personnel of a private nonprofit organization providing fire, rescue, or emergency medical services; engaged at the time of the act in the lawful performance of his or her duties.

(2) A person is guilty of murder of a first responder when, with the intent to cause the death of a first responder, he or she causes the death of a first responder.

(3) Notwithstanding KRS Chapter 532, murder of a first responder is a capital offense and the person shall be sentenced to death or imprisonment for life without benefit of probation or parole. Effective: July 15, 2024 History: Created 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 174, sec. 25, effective July 15, 2024.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2026–2026 · leading case: Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Russell T. Amboree, 730 S.W.3d 887 (Ky. 2026).
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Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Russell T. Amboree, 730 S.W.3d 887 (Ky. 2026). “010(5) and KRS 507.070(3), both involving murder or attempted murder of a first responder.”
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 507.070(3): 1 case
Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Russell T. Amboree, 730 S.W.3d 887 (Ky. 2026). “010(5) and KRS 507.070(3), both involving murder or attempted murder of a first responder.”
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