In the quiet community of Stopover, Kentucky, a tragic event unfolded on the evening of Friday, March 18, 2022, that claimed the life of 21-year-old Lendin Ellis. Hailing from Ohio, Ellis was at a residence on Widows Branch Road when violence erupted, resulting in a triple shooting.
Kentucky State Police troopers and investigators were dispatched to the scene following a call about the shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered a grim tableau: three individuals had been shot.
Lendin Ellis and another young man from Ohio, 20-year-old Jaion Divins, sustained fatal gunshot wounds and were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Pike County Coroner's Office. A third victim, who has not been publicly identified, was also shot but survived and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
The initial investigation into the double homicide was launched by the Kentucky State Police, with Detective Joseph Coleman leading the inquiry. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement has not publicly released information regarding any arrests made in connection with the deaths of Lendin Ellis and Jaion Divins. Details about a potential suspect or suspects have not been forthcoming as the investigation officially remains open.
The community was left grappling with the sudden and violent loss of two young lives. The motive behind the shooting and the circumstances that led to the fatal encounter at the Stopover residence have not been disclosed by authorities. As the investigation continues, the families and friends of Lendin Ellis and Jaion Divins await answers and the pursuit of justice for their loved ones.
