Bardstown officer slain; killer at large as police seek clues

The police car escort to the morgue was tearful but a sense of brotherhood.

We know and feel that agencies pain. RIP.

Another very painful reminder...brother, may you rest in peace!

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Officer Jason Ellis

Bardstown Police Department (Kentucky)

Funeral and visitation for Officer Ellis will be as follows:

CALLING/VISITATION:

Wednesday -- May 29th

2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. (Eastern)

FUNERAL:

Thursday -- May 30th

11:00 A.M. (Eastern)

Public Safety Briefing: 10:00 A.M.

LOCATION FOR BOTH EVENTS:

Parkway Baptist Church

2580 Springfield Road

Bardstown, KY 40004

Officer Ellis was found shot to death outside his vehicle on an expressway ramp 40 minutes after his shift ended at 2:00 A.M. (Eastern) Saturday morning. He was on his way home when he stopped on the ramp, activated his emergency lights and exited the vehicle. He had not advised of any activity via radio and no witnesses were located.

He was a canine officer who had been with the agency for seven years. His K-9 partner was not riding with him on the night of the incident.

Officer Ellis was 33 years old and leaves behind his wife, Amy; sons Parker (6) and Hunter (7); two sisters; his mother and step-father.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Please keep the Ellis and Bardstown Police families in your thoughts and prayers.

Tomorrow will be a sad day for all, especially the Law Enforcement family.

Only 20 comments for a brother officer on here? pathetic! Jerry Springer B.S. really does attract the viewers. I'm ashamed!!!

Rest in Peace Brother, we have the watch now!! God Bless the Ellis family and the Bardstown PD!! I grew up in and around Bardstown, and met Jason a few times. He was a good person and outstanding officer. I stopped by the station today, and words can't express the anger and pain that I seen and the way I feel about this. It's always tough when a fellow officer is murdered, but this was just a cowardly act and our brothers and sisters in blue, and most importantly Jason's family will need our support. It reminded me of a few years ago, when most of us went through this terrible time. As I left today, I noticed one of our cars in front of the funeral home, standing guard for our brother, and their appreciation meant the world. God Bless you all and be safe, let's show them as much support as we can. Thanks!!

BH

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