Homicide — Covington, KY — reported 2026-07-02

SUMMARY

Two police officers shot and killed a man armed with a spear after he failed to drop the weapon despite multiple commands.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Covington, KY
  • Date reported: 2026-07-02
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 1 (37-year-old Daniel Bolinger of Crestview Hills)
  • Status: cleared

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred on June 19, 2026, in the 2800 block of University Circle in Crestview Hills.
  • Two officers responded to a call to assist with an investigation regarding two unsupervised children.
  • Daniel Bolinger exited the residence and approached the officers with a spear despite multiple commands to drop it.
  • Five shots were fired by both officers, resulting in Bolinger's death at the scene.
  • Toxicology results are pending to determine if Bolinger was intoxicated.