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Tragic double fatality in Jackson County: Husband and wife found dead from gunshot injuries

Aug 7, 2023 | 12:27 PM

MCKEE – On August 5, just before 7:00 P.M., Kentucky State Police, Post 7, received a call from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office requesting investigative assistance in regards to a deceased female who had been located outside of a residence in Jackson County.

KSP Troopers, Detectives, and the Jackson County Coroner’s Office responded to the area to investigate.

The initial investigation revealed a husband and wife sustained fatal gunshot injuries near their home and were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Jackson County Coroner. They were identified as Randy Baker, 53, and Tammy Baker, 44, both of McKee. The ongoing investigation alleges Tammy Baker died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and KSP is not actively searching for any suspects at the time.

The ongoing investigation is being conducted by KSP Post 7 Detective David Hobbs. He was assisted on scene by KSP personnel, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, and Jackson County Coroner’s Office.