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Kentucky State Police investigates murder-suicide in Harlan County

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Kentucky State Police has launched an investigation in Harlan County regarding an apparent murder-suicide.

KSP received a report just after 9 p.m. Tuesday that two individuals had been shot on Jonathan Drive in Harlan County. Troopers and detectives began an investigation once they reported to the scene.

Initial investigation indicates 39-year-old Phoebe Cloud was shot by her husband, 39-year-old Mitchell Cloud, before turning the firearm on himself.

Harlan County Deputy Coroner Jim Rich pronounced both individuals deceased at the scene.

An investigation is ongoing regarding this incident.

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