Domestic — Berea, KY — reported 2026-07-07

SUMMARY

A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder after a shooting on Barker Lane near Berea that left his 64-year-old roommate dead.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Domestic
  • Location: Berea, KY
  • Date reported: 2026-07-07
  • Suspect: male, age 34
  • Victim(s): 1 (64-year-old roommate)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred on Monday afternoon at a residence on Barker Lane near Berea.
  • Deputies responded to a shots fired call and found one individual who had been shot, who subsequently died of his injuries.
  • The victim was identified as 64-year-old Eddie Matthews.
  • The suspect, Jake McClure, told deputies that he shot Matthews after picking up a pistol from a kitchen table.
  • McClure was arrested and charged with one count of murder (domestic violence).