*UPDATE* MURRAY, KY (July 2, 2025) - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 continues the investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Monday, June 16, in Murray, Ky. Preliminary interviews have been completed, and investigators have released their initial findings.
The preliminary investigation indicates that at 11:44 p.m. CT on Monday, June 16, the Murray Police Department had responded to a residence on Brooklyn Dr. after receiving a 911 call that an individual was acting erratically and had a weapon. Upon the arrival of five Murray Police officers, a male subject, identified as 23-year-old Eric W. Saxton, exited the residence running toward officers with a weapon in his hand. The actions of Mr. Saxton prompted Officer Charles "Eddie" McGuire to fire his agency-issued weapon, striking Mr. Saxton in the leg. Mr. Saxton was transported to an out-of-state hospital where he was treated and released for non-life-threatening injuries. No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
Murray Police Officer Eddie McGuire is a 1 year veteran with the Murray Police Department and has a history of 22 years in law enforcement.
These preliminary findings are subject to change as KSP Post 1 investigators continue this ongoing investigation.
KSP has statewide jurisdiction and investigates officer-involved shootings throughout the commonwealth as requested by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. KSP is committed to being transparent while ensuring the integrity of the investigation. To protect the integrity of an ongoing investigation, it is KSP's standard operating procedure not to release specific details until vital witnesses have been interviewed and pertinent facts gathered. Timelines to complete investigations vary based on the complexity of the case.
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Original Release Below
MURRAY, Ky. (June 17, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 has been requested by the Murray Police Department (MPD) to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on June 16, at 11:54 p.m. CT. KSP Post 1 detectives arrived on the scene and began an investigation into the incident.
The preliminary investigation indicates MPD received a 911 call reporting an out-of-control male with a weapon at a residence on Brooklyn Drive. Officers responded and upon contact, the male suspect made threats at officers. One officer fired their agency-issued firearm, striking the individual. The suspect, identified as Eric W. Saxton, 23 years old of Murray, Ky., sustained non-life threatening injuries and was treated at a local hospital before being transferred to another hospital for further treatment. No other injuries were reported.
KSP has statewide jurisdiction and investigates officer-involved shootings throughout the commonwealth as requested by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. KSP is committed to being transparent while ensuring the integrity of the investigation. To protect the integrity of an ongoing investigation, it is KSP's standard operating procedure not to release specific details until vital witnesses have been interviewed and pertinent facts have been gathered. Timelines to complete investigations vary based on the complexity of the case.
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