The community is in mourning following the tragic loss of Deputy Joshua Phipps. In the wake of this heartbreaking event, local organizations and residents are rallying together to support those affected.

The name of a suspect who died in a shooting that led to the death of Russell County Deputy Josh Phipps was released by authorities on Wednesday.

Deputy Phipps was shot while searching for a suspect on Monday and later succumbed to his wounds at the hospital. He was 38 years old.

As the investigation surrounding the incident continues, those who knew him best, say Deputy Josh Phipps was one of a kind.

RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. ( FOX 56) — A deputy is dead after a shooting in Russell County on Monday. Multiple media outlets in Russell Springs, including the Times Journal, reported that there was a shooting in the area of Bluebird Drive. Several sources tell FOX 56 News that a deputy and suspect were shot.

Deputy Josh Phipps with the Russell County Sheriff’s Department was shot Monday night. He died at the hospital.

The Russell County community is remembering deputy Joshua Phipps, who lost his life in the line of duty on Monday. “I couldn’t be more blessed to have a community that thinks the world of Josh and he thought the world of them,

We lost a big part,” said Deputy Sheriff Jackie Grider. Grider told FOX 56 that he worked with Phipps for a few years. He said that he was so easy to get along with and a very hard worker. “He had a passion for serving the people.