That officer, who has been identified as Officer Kyler Newfer, is reportedly recovering from his injuries in a Columbus hospital after being flown there by a medical helicopter.
The suspect left the scene of the shooting and a police pursuit ensued before the he was shot and killed by police.
The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect who was killed a 47-year-old Stephen Davis.
Other information about the incident was not available.
Kenton is the county seat of Hardin County and is located about 30 minutes north of Bellefontaine.
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