Three dead in apparent murder-suicide. Police chase ends in Laurel County
Three people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide that resulted in a high-speed police chase that ended in Laurel County, according to law enforcement.
James Priddy, 21, of Bimble, Jadence Ann Marie Hale, 18, and Kira Lila Hope Asher, 19, of Lily, were found dead inside a car Saturday night.
According to an initial investigation, Priddy shot and killed Hale and Asher before shooting himself, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office.
Priddy and Hale were reportedly dating, according to police.
The three people were found dead inside a car after Priddy led police on a high-speed chase beginning around 10:45 p.m. Saturday.
Barbourville Police Department were notified of a domestic violence complaint that originated in Knox County, and that police were searching for a red Chevrolet Cobalt.
The person who contacted police said the three left to get food, and parents were concerned about domestic violence.
Police eventually located Priddy, and the pursuit ended on Kentucky 312, in southern Laurel County, when Priddy struck another stopped car.
This story was originally published June 7, 2026 at 3:26 PM.
