- {West Liberty, Kentucky}...Jimmy Hill of West Liberty, in Morgan County, died after being shot by a police officer around 2:00 P.M. Wednesday. West Liberty 911 Director John Conley says officers responding to a domestic disturbance call encountered Hill, who was carrying two knives. When Hill failed to put the weapons down, one shot was fired by Sgt. Scott Adkins, a 12-year veteran of the department. Adkins was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation.