Mayfield, KY. (December 22, 2020) – Detectives with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are continuing their investigation into a deadly shooting that occurred at a residence on Smith’s Lane south of Mayfield on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Autopsies were conducted Monday morning at the Western Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office in Madisonville on the four victims located inside the residence. Preliminary autopsy results show the four individuals all died of gunshot wounds. After further investigation by detectives, it is believed that Kyle M. Milliken, 41 of Mayfield shot his wife, Ashley P. Milliken, 35, and their two juvenile sons before shooting himself.

The investigation is ongoing at this time.

Original Press Release:

Mayfield, KY. (December 20, 2020) – Troopers and Detectives with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are currently on scene of a reported shooting at a residence on Smith’s Lane south of Mayfield. Post 1 dispatch received the call around 8:25 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, Troopers located four deceased victims inside the residence. Autopsies on all four victims are scheduled for tomorrow at the Western Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office in Madisonville, Kentucky. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

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