***UPDATE***

Pikeville, KY. (March 23, 2022) – Kentucky State Police has identified the two deceased individuals as Jaion Divins, 20 years old of Ohio and Lendin Ellis, 21 years old of Ohio.

Original News Release below:

Stopover, KY. (March 19, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a call on Friday, March 18, 2022, regarding a shooting in the Stopover community of Pike County.

KSP troopers and investigators responded to a residence on Widows Branch Road where they discovered three subjects had been shot.

The initial investigation indicated two individuals suffered fatal gunshot wounds and were pronounced deceased at the scene by Pike County Coroner’s Office. Additionally, a third individual suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

Detective Joseph Coleman is leading the investigation. He was assisted on scene by KSP personnel and Lifeguard Ambulance Service.

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