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'You will not walk this path alone.' KSP Trooper Phillips returns home

Troopers salute the remains of Trooper Hayden Phillips.
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Troopers salute the remains of Trooper Hayden Phillips.

Early Tuesday morning, a law enforcement procession escorted Trooper Phillips' body to the state medical examiner’s office in Louisville for an autopsy, then home to Glasgow, Kentucky.

Trooper Phillips was a 30-year-old, three-year KSP veteran, a husband, and the father of three young boys. He was shot and killed Monday during a traffic stop.

The Kentucky State Police Foundation is now accepting donations to help his family.

The foundation says all donations made to the Trooper Hayden Phillips Fund will go directly to his family.

The money can help cover everyday expenses, including meals, household bills, and other needs as the family moves forward.

If you’d like to donate, you can do so online through PayPal or Zeffy. The foundation is also accepting checks by mail at 1303 US-127, Frankfort, KY, 40601.

Photo provided by WDRB.

Karyn Czar has been a journalist with WUKY since 2013 and is currently the Assistant News Director. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and brings more than 30 years of broadcast experience to NPR. Karyn's work has been recognized with numerous Associated Press, Kentucky Broadcaster Association, Public Media Journalist, and Edward R. Murrow awards throughout her career.