3 dead in suspected double murder-suicide following police chase in Kentucky

Published
June 08, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Barbourville, Kentucky
Kentucky 312
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Incident type
Pursuit, Robbery

Summary

Police Pursuit Crash Barbourville Kentucky in Barbourville, Kentucky: Three people were found dead after a high‐speed police chase ended in a crash on Kentucky 312. Investigators believe the incident was a murder‐suicide involving a driver who shot two passengers before taking his own life.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jadeance Hale Passenger Fatal
Kira Lila Asher Passenger Fatal
James Priddy Driver Fatal

Original reporting

3 dead in suspected double murder-suicide following police chase in Kentucky

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