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police tell us that they believe officer jason ellis was ambushed. ll happened early saturday morning, just as ellis was driving home from work. they say the 7-year veteran stopped to remove some debris from the road and that's when someone started shooting at ellis, killing him. police say the suspect used a shotgun and was a distance away, but they aren't saying much else about the investigation. now, ellis was a husband and father of two young boys. those who knew him are trying to make sense of what happened. take a listen. >> when you know a guy like jason, who is just a great man, and a wonderful guy, you just don't expect this to happen. he was a courteous kid awhen he was a teenager. a lot of times teenagers go do their own thing, but jason stayed just as respectful as he always was when he was a kid. he wanted to make a difference in people's lives and so he had a passion and always wanted to be a police officer. there is three characteristics that come to mind about jason. his integrity, his honesty, and his respect. >> so alina, the first q

officer jason ellis was repeatedly shot after stopping some kind of ke bree over the middle of the road for his kilter continues. >> ask amy ellis what she misses most. >> his smile, the way he always made us laugh, his smell, just to be able to hug him, kis him and just seeing him with our boys. >> jason ellis, a police officer in bartstown, kentucky for the last 7 years was killed on his way home from work. he was 33 years old. the father of two young boys and amy's best friend. she says they had been inseparable since meeting in college 12 years ago. >> there's no words to express the sadness that i have. >> authorities aren't sure if el e ellis was targeted. obviously taken by surprise, his weapon was still holstered when he was found. his boss, the chief of police, is vowing revenge. >> i can assure you we won't give up on this person until we have him either in custody or in the front sight of one of our weapons. >> a memorial of flowers and balloons sits in front of the bartstown police department. there was a vigil monday night. the officer's 6-year-old son lits the candle. >> d

officer jason ellis was repeatedly shot after stopping to clear some kind of debris from the middle ofe manhunt for his killer continues. we are "outfront" with that story tonight. >> reporter: ask amy ellis what she misses most about her husband. >> his goofy smile. the way he always made us laugh, his smell, just being able to hug him and kiss him and just seeing him with our boys. >> reporter: jason ellis, a police officer in kentucky for the last seven years, was killed early saturday morning on his way home from work. he was 33 years old, the father of two young boys, and amy's best friend. she says they had been inseperable since meeting in college 12 years ago. >> there's no words to express the sadness that i have, the anger that i have. >> reporter: authorities aren't sure if ellis was targeted or if his killer intended to shoot whoever stopped to clear debris from the freeway exit ramp where he was ambushed, obviously taken by surprise, his weapon was still holstered when he was found. his boss, the chief of police, is vowing revenge. >> i can assure you we won't give up on t

ellis leaves behind a wife, amy, and two young sons. his church honored his memory at sunday service. >> when you know a guy like jason who is just a great man and a wonderful guy, you just don't expect this to happen. >> ellis was a seven year veteran of the police department, his colleagues are vowing to bring his killer to justice. >> an eye for an eye. you kill one of my guys, i'm not going to rest until i have you in cuffs or on the front sight of a weapon. and i mean that. >> let's get the latest on the investigation now. joining me by phone, someone you just saw in that report, a trooper of the kentucky state police. welcome, trooper. >> thank you. >> first of all, what was the debris in the road? >> there are certain details of the investigation that we're not releasing at this time. that's one of the crucial parts of our investigation. we like to keep that within our own investigation so we don't release any details that we shouldn't to possible suspects. because if they know things that we know, then that gives them -- keeps them a step ahead of us. so we like to keep that to ourselves. >> i understand. where was the gunman? >>

visitation for jason ellis takes place this afternoon, in partstown, kentucky. cene where the officer was gunned down early saturday morning. he'll be buried tomorrow. vest gators say ellis was ambushed. shot multiple times, while removing debris from the road. his wife remembers him as a dedicated man. >> he was an amazing man, and i want everyone to know what an amazing man that he was. he was a dedicated family man, he loved our family. loved our boys, he loved me. he was dedicated to his job. he loved his job, he loved the people that he worked with. and i just want -- you know, i want everybody to know what an amazing man he was. >> chief rick mccubbin from the bartstown police department joins us this morning. >> good morning. >> anything new in the investigation at all? >> unfortunately not. we have nonstop been following up tips and leads, even as we speak, we're out following more leads, more tips. trying to develop a suspect or suspects in this case. >> so the only thing we know so far is that someone, as the officer got out of his cruiser to remove tha

i wanted to thank everybody for that. >> now that was amy ellis, jason ellis's wife.ving a tough time about the loss of her husband, but also so far, police have said nothing about leads. the last thing we heard was that they have no solid leads in this case. there's also no arrest that has been made. so this mystery continues as this family is trying to come to terms with what happened. >> interesting. thanks so much. >>> coming up in the "newsroom," boycotting cookie sales. that's what some girl scout alum fly and supporters are doing to stop sales of girl scouts camp sites. we'll talk to one of the scout leaders when we come back. ♪ ♪ fly me to the moon ♪ let me play among the stars ♪ and let me see what spring is like ♪ ♪ on jupiter and mars ♪ in other words [ male announcer ] the classic is back. ♪ i love [ male announcer ] the all-new chevrolet impala. chevrolet. find new roads. ♪ you her long day of pick ups and drop offs begins with arthritis pain... and a choice. take up to 6 tylenol in a day or just 2 aleve for all day relief. all aboard. ♪ >>> it's a tradit

. >>> the search is on in kentucky for the search of a police officer, jason ellis.e say he was driving home from work sunday when he noticed debris in the road. when he got out of his car to remove it he was shot and killed. >>> an oregon high school will be searched for explosives before students return. a 17-year-old student is under arrest, accused of planning to bomb his classmates. officials say the teen was inspired by the columbine massacre. >>> this is a special memorial day for laura may burlingame who discovered the existence of a diary kept by a young man she once loved, a marine killed in 1944 during world war ii. she found the diary on display at a museum in new orleans and was given a copy of its contents. seven decades later. that's a cl story. >> amazing story. thanks very much. >>> coming up, one of the arias jurors who voted for death is speaking out. we will talk to her. >>> also new evidence in the trayvon martin killing and how the defense thinks it will gain from it. e, it won a best of ces award from cnet. and it comes inside this beautifully

police department and community are trying to come to grips with the chilling murder of officer jason ellis. authorities say the seven-year police veteran and father of two was ambushed, shot to death, this was early saturday morning, on this exit ramp after stopping to remove some debris he saw in the middle of the road. he never had a chance to fight back. his gun still holstered. police won't say specifically what this debris was in the road, but they do believe that this debris was a trap and they called ellis' death a, quote, assassination. today, officer ellis' wife, amy, spoke about the overwhelming support she and her family have received. >> it just means -- it means a lot. i can't say how much that it has meant to us, just to see the honor that has been shown to him and the support of our family. he was an amazing man. and i just want everybody to know what an amazing man that he was. he was a dedicated family man, he loved our family, loved our boys, he loved me. we met on valentine's day, 12 years ago. we were at college. and we were inseparable ever since. truly, truly love at

authorities say he had been shot. 33-year-old officer jason ellis had been heading home, driving a police cruiser. police say there was no communication with ellis in the moments before he was killed. so far police say they have no suspects. >>> we're continuing to monitor breaking news out of san antonio, texas. rescue is under way right now to free people trapped from flash flood waters, more than 100 people have been rescued so far. next, the secretary of defense has strong words about sexual harassment in the military, as he speaks to graduating cadets. people join angie's list for all kinds of reasons. i go to angie's list to gauge whether or not the projects will be done in a timely fashion and within budget. angie's list members can tell you which provider is the best in town. you'll find reviews on everything from home repair to healthcare. now that we're expecting, i like the fact that i can go onto angie's list and look for pediatricians. the service providers that i've found on angie's list actually have blown me away. join today and find out why over 1 million members count on

ellis leaves behind a wife and two young boys. his church honored his life during sunday's services. >> when you know a guy like jason who is just aul guy, you just don't expect this to happen. >> police say it is not clear if the shooter targeted officer ellis or intended to shoot whoever stopped. residents of this area 40 miles south of louisville already on edge are being told to remain vigilant. >> we have a dead police officer. and if a gunman is willing to shoot an armed police officer in a marked state -- in a marked cruiser, then, you know, their capable of killing anyone. and these people are dangerous to the public. >> reporter: in front of the police station, a memorial of balloons and stuffed animals sits in tribute to a fellow officer gone too soon. there will be a candlelight vigil at the police department tonight. the funeral for the officer is planned for later this week. brooke? >> thank you. now the kentucky state police they have taken charge of the investigation. and master trooper norman chapin is out front for the latest. i'm sorry about the loss of this officer. it sounds like an absolute tragedy. and as you

this was early saturday, jason ellis gunned down while heading home from his shift. removing debris from the road when he was shot multiple times. investigators believe he was ambushed. earlier today, his widow talked about the husband that she has now lost. >> he was an amazing man and i just want everybody to know what amazing man that he was. he was a dedicated family man. he loved our family. loved our boys. he loved me. he was dedicated to his job. he loved his job. he loved the people that he worked with. and i just want, you know, everybody to know what an amazing man he was. >> that is heartbreaking when you see that. more with what amy was saying about her husband here. does she have any other ideas about why this happened? and what is she offered to tell us more about him? >> amy ellis was visibly distraught. still in mourning. she's grieving. this is a long process for the family. she really focused more about her husband. that's what she was talking about primarily. she, again, very upset. but she was able to talk about her husband. she say he was a good

. >> officer jason ellis was shot multiple times saturday as he stopped to pick up road debris.to police the debris was placed there intentionally like a piece of bait. the police are not sure whether officer ellis was the intended target or whether or not the shooter acted alone. they vow not to rest until those responsible are in custody. >>> at an oregon high school, they are now searching for explosives one more time before letting students come back after the holiday. police say that a classmate, 17-year-old grant accord, was planning to attack them with homemade bombs. he is in custody now. and as bob high reports, he's going to be charged as an adult. >> police found a total of six bombs including pipe bombs, nepom and even a bomb made from drain cleaner in a secret compartment in the floor of grant accord's bedroom inside the home he shares with his mother. >> this is a case of a planned assault on a target-rich environment. the accused intended, planned and took substantial steps towards carrying out a deadly assault against the occupants of west albany high school. >>

. >>> the search is on in kentucky for the search of a police officer, jason ellis.olice say he was driving home from work sunday when he noticed debris in the road. when he got out of his car to remove it he was shot and killed. >>> an oregon high school will be searched for explosives before students return. a 17-year-old student is under arrest, accused of planning to bomb his classmates. officials say the teen was inspired by the columbine massacre. >>> this is a special memorial day for laura may burlingame who discovered the existence of a diary kept by a young man she once loved, a marine killed in 1944 during world war ii. she found the diary on display at a museum in new orleans and was given a copy of its contents. seven decades later. that's a cool story. >> amazing story. thanks very much. >>> coming up, one of the arias jurors who voted for death is speaking out. we will talk to her. >>> also new evidence in the trayvon martin killing and how the defense thinks it will gain from it. the kyocera torque lets you hear and be heard even in stupid loud places

officer jason ellis was shot to death early saturday morning while he was simply clearing debris offroad. police say that they think somebody put the debris there on purpose. then lay in wait and shot ellis when he got out of his car. today his wife thanked everyone for their support. >> it it just means a lot. i can't say how much that it has meant to us just to see the honor that has been shown to him and the support of our family. he was an amazing man. i want everybody to know what an amazing man that he was. he was a dedicated family man. he loved our family, he loved our boys, he loved me. >> that was from kentucky. so far no arrests have been made in that officer's killing. >>> former new york city police commissioner bernard ke risk getting out of prison today. that's according to local news reports. he spent the last three years in a federal prison in maryland. that's because he was convicted of tax fraud and for lying to the federal government. remember he was also in line to be president george w. bush's homeland security chief and then corruption allegations put a big sto

. >> reporter: jason ellis got out of his cruiser to remove debris and was shot multiple times. >> somebody somebody planned this. >> kentucky state police they believe that this was premeditated. they say that his service weapon was still in his holster. that makes this especially difficult. >> it was not an arrest or a traffic stop that went bad. somebody planted this. that makes this that much more hurtful, obviously read somebody planned this. >> as his loved one grieved as a husband, father, frank. they would like to bring his killers to justice. >> is an eye for an eye. i am not going to rest until you are in cuffs. and i mean that. >> andrew spencer, kron 4 news. >> catherine: donald trump might be considering another run for the white house. if not -- it's not clear why he's suddenly spending so much time epubli he's also being invited to lots of conservative political functions. a spokesman confirms that trump has been to more than a dozen such gatherings recently. the 66-year-old flirted with a run for the republican presidential nomination in both 2000 and 2012. just one example

officer jason ellis was gunned down on an exit ramp of a local freeway.ple, including his family and vigil. and comfort his family. his outpouring of support. >>i just wanted to first thank the community for the support, the love and the honor that has been shown to our family and to jason. it i can't say how much it means to me just to see the honor that has been shown to him and the support of our family (crying) >> catherine: no suspects are in custody. the bardstown police chief killing of one of his officers. when we return. ♪ [ male announcer ] wouldn't it be great if all devices had backup power? the chevrolet volt does. it's ingeniously designed to seamlessly switch from electricity to gas to extend your driving range. no wonder volt is america's best-selling plug-in. that's american ingenuity to find new roads. ♪ the 2013 volt. charge ahead of the rest in the hov lane. ♪ i'm goining to dream about t thatteakak. i'i'm going toto dream about thatat tiramisu.u. whwhat a nightht, huh? but, u um, can thehe test drivie be over nonow? head b back to the

jason ellis was shot and killed over the weekend. not sure if he was the intended target.ll hold a news conference and may announce a reward in this case. >>> apparently it pays to be behind bars in new jersey. the state sent nearly $24 million in unemployment, welfare, wengs and other benefits to 20,000 people ineligible because they were in prison. nearly half the money went to inmates receiving jobless benefits, despite a state law requiring them to be available for work. obviously you are not available for work if you are inkarst rated. governor chris christie's administration blames a lack of oversight at the state department of labor. >>> adam levine could not escape controversy of a comment made during an episode of "the voice." some people are questioning his patriotism. a developing con from versy. pamela brown has more. >> you have to he about careful when your mike is hot. the singer's candid comments came after a shocking elimination, when america voted off one of his meantees. >> america saved amber carrington, moves on to the top six. >> being kicked off a si

. >> reporter: jason ellis was driving home from work early saturday morning when he stopped to clear debris from a freeway exit ramp and was ambushed. someone was hiding nearby and opened fire with a shotgun, killing the 33-year-old seven-year police veteran. >> he was a distance away and was obvious he was laying in wait for someone to pick up the debris. you know, as reported earlier, you know, officer ellis never had a chance. >> reporter: the officer's weapon was still in his holster when he was found. other drivers stopped and called for help, but it was too late. ellis leaves behind a wife and two young boys. his church honored his life during sunday services. >> when you know a guy like jason, who is just a great man and a wonderful guy, you just don't expect this to happen. >> reporter: police say it is not clear if the shooter intended to shoot whoever stopped. residents of this area 40 miles south of louisville, already on edge, are being told to remain vigilant. >> we have a dead police officer, and if a gunman is willing to shoot an armed police officer in a marked state

kentucky officer jason ellis was shot and killed over the weekend, but it's not clear if he was the intendede chief in bardstown promising to avenge his death. before the funeral today, police will hold a news conference and may announce a reward in that case. >>> a not guilty plea by a 12-year-old california boy charged with stabbing his little sister to death. 8-year-old leila fowler was found murdered in her home last month. her brother is due back in court at the end of july. that's when a trial date will be set. >>> a florida islamic group is calling for an independent investigation following reports that ibrahim todashev was unarmed when he was fatally shot by an fbi agent. todashev was a friend of boston bombing suspect tamerlan tsarnaev. todashev was shot and killed last week in orlando after allegedly attacking the agent during questioning. the fbi conducting an internal investigation. >>> some famous boston natives will share the stage tonight at a benefit concert for the marathon bombing victims. steven tyler of aerosmith will be among the headliners. james taylor will also perfor

officer jason ellis was shot multiple times saturday as he stopped to pick up road debris.ng to police the debris was placed there intentionally like a piece of bait, they say. the police are not sure whether officer ellis was the intended target or whether the shooter acted alone. they vow not to rest until those responsible are in custody. >>> police in oregon say a 17-year-old was planning a school massacre deadlier than columbine. grant acord is accused of making bombs for an attack on his own school. police say they got a tip, they found bombs in a secret compartment under the floor in his bedroom. police are search the school before students return tomorrow. cnn trying to reach the teen's attorney for comment. >>> secretary of state john kerry is teaming up with his russian counterpart to bring the syrian government and opposition leaders to the bargaining table. kerry meets with russian foreign minister sergey lavrov. both the syrian government and the opposition have expressed interest in piece talks set for next month in geneva. but opposition leaders have not yet