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39-year-old Jason Ellis was murdered in Bardstown, Kentucky, on May 25, 2013, after finishing his shift with the Bardstown Police Department and beginning his drive home to Bloomfield. At approximately 2:30 a.m., Jason encountered tree branches blocking the exit ramp at Exit 34 of the Bluegrass Parkway. He activated his patrol vehicle's emergency lights, positioned the vehicle to block the ramp, and got out to clear the roadway. As he attempted to remove the branches, he was ambushed by someone firing a 12-gauge shotgun from an elevated area nearby.

Jason was struck multiple times, including in areas not protected by his ballistic vest, and died at the scene. His service weapon remained in its holster. A passing motorist discovered him shortly afterward and summoned assistance.

Investigators determined that the branches had been deliberately placed across the roadway and that the person responsible for the shooting had fired from a hill overlooking the exit. Authorities eventually concluded that Jason was likely the intended target and described the attack as methodical and planned. The branches were reportedly from a tree that was not indigenous to the area, further supporting the theory that they had been brought there to create the ambush.

Jason had joined the Bardstown Police Department in 2006 and quickly distinguished himself through his work. He received Governor's Awards for Impaired Driving Enforcement in 2007 and 2008 and was named Officer of the Year in 2008. The following year, he became the department's only canine officer, partnering with his German shepherd, Figo.

Before entering law enforcement, Jason pursued a career in baseball. He played catcher at Cumberland College, where he established numerous career records, and was later signed by the Cincinnati Reds organization. He played minor league baseball in Sarasota, Florida, and Billings, Montana, before leaving professional baseball in 2005 because he wanted to make a difference in his community.

Jason was also deeply involved with young people outside his police duties and coached youth baseball. He was remembered not only as a dedicated officer but as a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend who had devoted his life to serving others. His death deeply affected Bardstown, and hundreds of community members and law enforcement officers attended his funeral procession. His canine partner, Figo, was present at his final service and later spent his retirement with Jason's family.

Jason was buried at Highview Cemetery in Chaplin, Kentucky. After Figo died in 2017, his remains were buried near Jason's grave.

The investigation into Jason's murder remains open. A substantial reward has been offered over the years for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of those responsible. Despite extensive investigative efforts and additional attention from retired Kentucky State Police investigators, no arrests have been made.

The FBI has offered a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Jason's murder.

If you have any information about this case, please contact the FBI at 1-800-225-5324, or the Kentucky State Police at (502) 782-1800 or submit a tip at tips.fbi. gov.

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