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Families Demand Answers After Fatal Police Shooting
8 Sep
Summary
- Loved ones died after police did not intervene sooner.
- Family claims Severs suffered from bipolar disorder.
- Families question why pursuits were not initiated.
Families of Jonathon Severs and Tracy Peace are seeking answers following a tragic incident that resulted in both their deaths. Authorities report Severs abducted his ex-girlfriend Peace from her home, injuring her stepmother, Stephanie Morton, in the process. This led to an officer-involved shooting by Daviess County deputies, where Severs was killed. Peace was later discovered deceased in Severs' vehicle.
Severs' family states he experienced severe bipolar disorder and had alerted authorities to his possession of firearms due to concerns for his safety and that of others. Despite his car being spotted by law enforcement, pursuits were reportedly not initiated.
Concurrently, Peace's family expressed distress, seeking protection after learning of Severs' potential mental health episode. They felt law enforcement was not sufficiently responsive, questioning why action wasn't taken sooner.
Both grieving families are demanding transparency and justice, questioning the perceived inaction and failure to heed their warnings. They emphasize the need for systemic change to ensure public safety and mental health concerns are addressed proactively.
In a demonstration of solidarity, Severs' family has directed funeral donations to Tracy Peace's GoFundMe, benefiting her surviving children. Kentucky State Police are now investigating the incident.
