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Officials: Man and woman found dead in Pendleton County

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Posted at 3:03 PM, May 29, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-31 11:53:42-04

DEMOSSVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky state police are investigating the deaths of two people who were fatally shot in Pendleton County.

Dillon Carpenter, 28, and Madison Klups, 24, were dead when police arrived on Straub Lane on Saturday.

Officers did not disclose when they believed the pair had died or under what circumstances. When asked whether police believe the shootings had been committed by a third party or by one of the pair, Sgt. James Phelps declined to answer.

Phelps characterized the investigation as ongoing and said police were exploring all angles.