Coverage dated October 1, 2026

Documents detail moments before KSP trooper's death

Headline from Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)

According to a criminal complaint, Phillips pulled over Emonnie Branch Monday just after 1 p.m., after he was driving with expired temporary tags. Dash camera footage showed Phillips reportedly approach the passenger side of the car before two shots rang out.

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  1. Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)

    Documents detail moments before KSP trooper's death (opens Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW))

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    Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)'s feed description

    According to a criminal complaint, Phillips pulled over Emonnie Branch Monday just after 1 p.m., after he was driving with expired temporary tags. Dash camera footage showed Phillips reportedly approach the passenger side of the car before two shots rang out.

  2. Foxlexington

    Documents detail moments before Kentucky state trooper's death (opens Foxlexington)

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    According to a criminal complaint, Phillips pulled over Emonnie Branch Monday just after 1 p.m., after he was driving with expired temporary tags. Dash camera footage showed Phillips reportedly approach the passenger side of the car before two shots rang out.

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