JASON ELLIS
Date of case
5/25/2013
Country
United States
State / Province
Kentucky
City
Bardstown
Details
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.
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.
Last updated: 5/30/2026