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Jason Ellis
The FBI is seeking information about the murder of Jason Ellis in Bardstown, Kentucky on 25 May 2013. The FBI uses Seeking Information appeals for victims, witnesses and unresolved cases alike.
Incident
Bardstown, Kentucky · 25 May 2013
Reward
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of Bardstown, Kentucky Police Officer Jason Ellis.
Case details, as published by FBI
On May 25 2013, Officer Jason Ellis was murdered after finishing his shift for the Bardstown, Kentucky Police Department. Ellis had signed off on the radio and was driving home when he encountered branches blocking the road on exit 34 of the Bluegrass Parkway in Bardstown, Kentucky. To ensure the safety of the public, he got out of his vehicle to clear the branches. While attempting to remove the debris, he was shot several times and died shortly after. Officer Ellis was discovered by a passing motorist. He was a K-9 handler (narcotics dog) for the police department in addition to his patrol duties. Outside of work, he was heavily involved in the community including coaching youth baseball.
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