Four Civilians Honored for Saving Kentucky State Trooper Shot Near Lexington Airport

FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY — Four civilians are being hailed as heroes after rushing to save a Kentucky State Police trooper who was shot during a traffic stop near Blue Grass Airport in July. The agency released dramatic dash cam and body camera footage showing the chaotic moments of the incident.

The shooting took place on July 13 along Terminal Drive, when Trooper Jude Remilien was wounded after approaching a pickup truck during a stop.

Dashcam Footage Shows Moment of Attack

The footage released by Kentucky State Police (KSP) shows Trooper Remilien walking up to a truck with Christian music playing on his cruiser radio. The suspect, sitting in the back seat, suddenly opened fire, striking the trooper.

Cameras captured the trooper running for safety as the shooter jumped into the driver’s seat and fled the scene. The incident immediately drew nearby bystanders into action.

Good Samaritans Step In to Help

Among those honored were Jimmy and Jessica Alexander, their daughter Taylor Hall, and airport officer Adam Arnold. The four quickly came to the trooper’s aid before emergency responders arrived.

“I just kept trying to get him water and keep him cool and talk to him,” said Jimmy Alexander, recalling the intense moments after the gunfire.

Their actions are credited with stabilizing the trooper until medical help arrived.

KSP Honors Lifesaving Efforts

On Thursday, Kentucky State Police Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. presented the group with the highest civilian honor awarded by the agency.

“If that was my son, I’d want someone to do the same thing,” Alexander said after receiving the award.

Commissioner Burnett commended their bravery, saying, “There are moments in life where the right people are at the right place at the right time.”

Trooper Remilien Recovering

Despite sustaining serious injuries, Trooper Remilien is now walking again and continuing his recovery. KSP officials described the event as a powerful reminder of the risks troopers face daily during routine traffic stops.

Troopers at the ceremony said that, even after years on the job, watching the footage was emotionally difficult.

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