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Suspect at large after fatally shooting Hopkinsville officer

James Decoursey is considered armed and dangerous.
Credit: Hopkinsville Police
James Decoursey mugshot

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- A man is on the run after police said he pretended to be an officer and then shot and killed a Hopkinsville officer.

According to police, the Hopkinsville officer was in his personal car when James Decoursey, pretending to be an officer, pulled over the off-duty officer and shot and killed him.

Decoursey is considered armed and dangerous. He's 6’1” and 250 lbs. Police believe he is in a stolen white Chevy pick-up with Kentucky license plate number 2070-GH.

If you see Decoursey do not approach him and call the police or 911 immediately.

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