PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — Kentucky State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting that happened early Sunday morning in Johnson County.

According to news release from KSP, the incident occurred around 2 a.m. on April 26 along Main Street in Paintsville. The agency’s Critical Incident Response Team was requested by Post 9 in Pikeville to handle the investigation.

Preliminary findings indicate an officer with the Paintsville Police Department was on foot patrol when he spotted a motorcycle matching the description of one reported stolen. A short time later, the officer encountered 37-year-old Shawn Gayheart of Salyersville.

Police say Gayheart fled on foot before being caught, leading to a physical altercation. A second officer arrived to assist, and both officers deployed tasers, which were unsuccessful. The officers then fired their weapons, striking Gayheart.

Officers provided medical aid until EMS arrived. Gayheart was taken to Pikeville Medical Center, where he is listed in stable condition.

Authorities say a knife and firearm were recovered at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.