Officials: Wanted man who shot Tenn. cop is killed by state police

The shooter had been on the run since Monday, police said

By Christopher Leach
Lexington Herald-Leader

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A man wanted out of Nashville, Tenn., for shooting a police officer was killed by Kentucky State Police Tuesday evening, according to multiple Tennessee police departments.

Samuel Edwards, 34, had been on the run since Monday after shooting a Hendersonville, Tenn., police officer during a vehicle pursuit near Nashville. Hendersonville police said Edwards fled from a traffic stop and fired multiple shots at officer Cameron Ferrell during the pursuit, ultimately hitting Ferrell.

Ferrell was released from the hospital and recovering from home, police said.

Nashville police said Edwards abandoned the minivan he used during the shooting and stole a pickup truck Monday night. That truck was recovered by police in Millersville, Tenn., Tuesday, according to police.

It’s unknown how Edwards got to Louisville, but Nashville police confirmed he was killed after a shootout with Kentucky State Police. State police confirmed they’re investigating the incident.

UPDATE: Through a friend, Hendersonville Officer Cole Ferrell and his wife Maddie say they are “overwhelmed” by the support from @MNPDNashville & Hendersonville PD, along with the kind words from well-wishers, after police say Ferrell was shot by manhunt suspect last night @NC5 pic.twitter.com/Fc2RCLXzkf
— Jason Lamb (@JasonLambNC5) June 28, 2022

BREAKING: The gunman has been identified as Samuel Quinton Edwards, 34. After firing the last shots at the Hendersonville officer's SUV, Edwards drove to the 600 block of Gibson Dr & abandoned this van. See Edwards or know where he is? Please call 911. pic.twitter.com/Xj9GNcX2vw
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) June 28, 2022