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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Daily heat index values of 100 to 107.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
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* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to hot temperatures and high humidity
may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
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Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
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Calloway County deputy & suspect die after shooting in Marshall County, Kentucky

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Marshall County, Benton, Kentucky officer shot
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UPDATE: May 17, 2022

The deputy killed in Monday's shooting at the Marshall County Sheriff's Office has been identified as Calloway County Deputy Jody Cash.

Before working for the sheriff's office, Cash was a retired Kentucky State Police Sergeant.Ìý

Deputy Jody Cash

UPDATE: 8:15 p.m.

Marshall County 911 Dispatch reports the section of road closed for a shooting investigation in Benton, Kentucky has now reopened. Westbound traffic will be restricted to one lane for several more hours.

UPDATE: 5:50 p.m.

Kentucky State Police are investigating the shooting that took place at 2:10 p.m. outside the Sheriff's Office.Ìý

They say a subject was taken to the hospital for injuries and later died. A Calloway County deputy was shot on scene and taken to the hospital, where he later died as well.Ìý

KSP Post 1 Troopers and Detectives along with the KSP CIRT have responded to the scene, and the investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

“Britainy and I ask Kentuckians to join us in holding the family and loved ones of the Calloway County Deputy in their prayers,� said Gov. Andy Beshear. “This deputy has paid the ultimate sacrifice today while serving our commonwealth. Let us honor the life, bravery and service of this deputy.�

“On behalf of Kentucky’s First District, my condolences are with the family of the Calloway County Sheriff’s Deputy who tragically lost his life today in Marshall County. We mourn the loss of a brave public servant gone far too soon," said Kentucky Congressman James Comer.Ìý

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UPDATE: 5:30 p.m.

A Sheriff's deputy with the Marshall County Sheriff's Office confirms to News 3 that an officer and a suspect were both shot Monday afternoon.

Both have died from their injuries. The officer was a deputy with the Calloway County Sheriff's Office.

Shooting outside Marshall Co. Sheriff's Office

ORIGINAL STORY

BENTON,KY (WSIL) -- An officer has been shot in Marshall County, Kentucky Monday.Ìý

An employee with the Marshall County Judicial Building confirmed to News 3 that an officer had been shot. The shooting took place outside the Sheriff's Office in the parking lot.Ìý

No other details, including the condition of the officer, were released.Ìý

KY348 is blocked in front of the Marshall County Detention Center and Sheriff's Department in the 100 block of W 5th Street.Ìý

This is about two blocks east of the Interstate 69/KY 348 Benton Exit 43 Interchange.

News 3 has a crew on the way to the scene.Ìý

Stay with us for details on this breaking news story.Ìý