Officer Jason Ellis
End of Watch: Sat, May 25th, 2013
Date of Incident: Sat, May 25th, 2013
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 7 years
Age: 33
Survivors
His wife Amy, sons Parker (6) and Hunter (7), parents and two sisters
Incident
Officer Ellis was found dead from a gunshot wound on an expressway ramp shortly after the end of his shift. His shift ended at 2:00 a.m., and he was discovered at 2:40 a.m.
His vehicle was parked with the emergency lights activated in a position to block traffic. He was lying deceased in the roadway in front of his vehicle. There were no witnesses, and he had not called in to advise dispatch of any activity.
However, it was determined that debris had been placed in the roadway in an effort to set up the ambush.
Agency
212 Nelson County Plaza
Bardstown, Kentucky 40004
(502) 348-3163
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Tributes
There are 104 tributes for Officer Jason Ellis.
Left on Saturday, May 25th, 2013
Rest In Peace Officer Ellis