Jason Ellis, Bardstown Police Department officer killed in the line of duty

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- It has been eight years since Bardstown Police Officer Jason Ellis was murdered, and the agency is still asking the public for information to help solve the case.

Ellis was shot and killed on May 25, 2013, near the Bluegrass Parkway in Bardstown, and there have not been any arrests in the case. 

"It has been 8 years since you were taken far too soon," the agency wrote in a Facebook post. "We still remain hopeful that one day, our questions will be answered. Until then we will continue on, just as you would have wanted. Answering the calls, serving others and keeping the peace. You go out with every officer on shift. You are still a presence in our department. You are still a friend that we miss dearly.

Funeral service and procession for Bardstown Police Ofc. Jason Ellis on May 30, 2013

Our hearts go out to Jason's family today, both blood and Blue. It may be another year without him here, but he is still ever-present in our hearts and minds."

Funeral service and procession for Bardstown Police Ofc. Jason Ellis on May 30, 2013

The FBI and Kentucky State Police continue to investigate the case. Anyone with information is urged to call Kentucky State Police Post 4 at 270-766-5078, or email tips to EllisCaseTips@ky.gov.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted to the FBI by CLICKING HERE.

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