Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes — Penal Code (Ch. 500–534)

KRS (Penal Code) § 507.070: Murder of a first responder

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Murder of a first responder—intentionally causing the death of a peace officer, firefighter, paramedic, or rescue worker performing duties—is a capital offense punishable by death or life imprisonment without parole.

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