3 Kentucky officers killed, several hurt by gunman who opened fire at his home

Three Kentucky police officers were slain when a 49-year-old man, who is now in jail, reportedly fired them down and injured numerous others in a mass shooting at his Kentucky home.

Canine handler Jacob R. Chaffins passed away, the City of Prestonsburg Police Department announced on Facebook on Friday.

In your brief existence, you have devoted yourself to serving the people of Prestonsburg and the Commonwealth as a police officer, firefighter, and emergency medical technician. As a brave soldier, you further committed yourself to our nation’s security,” the message said.

Since you began police, you have saved many lives, and that is how you sacrificed your life by rescuing someone else. For as long as we breathe, we will shine your light for Paisley and the entire world.You may relax; we’ve got the watch.