Murder of a first responder

(1) As used in this section, "first responder" means: (a) A peace officer; (b) Paid or volunteer emergency medical services or rescue personnel; (c) A paid or volunteer member of an organized fire department; or (d) Personnel of a private nonprofit organization providing fire, rescue, or emergency medical services; engaged at the time of the act in the lawful performance of his or her duties. (2) A person is guilty of murder of a first responder when, with the intent to cause the death of a first responder, he or she causes the death of a first responder. (3) Notwithstanding KRS Chapter 532, murder of a first responder is a capital offense and the person shall be sentenced to death or imprisonment for life without benefit of probation or parole.