On a Friday afternoon in Carrollton, Kentucky, a tragedy unfolded that left two people dead from gunshot wounds. Kerry McKinney, a 45-year-old female, was found deceased on October 7, 2016, at a local business, Double H Farms. Alongside her was 47-year-old Andy McKinney, who also died at the scene from a fatal gunshot wound.
Kentucky State Police were called to the property on U.S. 42 at approximately 1 p.m. Upon their arrival, they discovered the bodies of Kerry and Andy McKinney.
The initial investigation centered on the circumstances surrounding the two deaths, with autopsies scheduled to be performed in Louisville to officially determine the causes of death.
In the immediate aftermath of the incident, law enforcement officials stated that while no arrests had been made, they were not actively seeking any suspects. They further assured the community that they did not believe there was any ongoing danger to the public. This led to the widespread belief that the deaths were the result of a murder-suicide, although officials did not immediately confirm this detail. Kerry McKinney's obituary mentioned that she was survived by a son named Andrew McKinney and a daughter. The investigation into the deaths of Kerry and Andy McKinney was handled by the Kentucky State Police.