Eddie Matthews, 64, was shot dead at a Barker Lane residence in Berea, Kentucky, on the evening of Monday, July 6, 2026. Deputies from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of shots fired about 7:45 p.m.; the Madison County Coroner pronounced Matthews dead at 8:35 p.m. The preliminary investigation identifies a domestic dispute at the home as the catalyst for the violence.

Also living at the Barker Lane residence was 34-year-old Jake McClure, described by law enforcement as Matthews’ roommate in a domestic relationship. According to the arrest citation, McClure picked up a pistol from a kitchen table during an argument, fired once into the floor, and then fired toward Matthews after Matthews grabbed him. McClure called 911, was arrested at the scene and charged with one count of murder with a domestic-violence specification. He was lodged without bond, arraigned the following Wednesday and pleaded not guilty; a preliminary hearing was set for July 15.

Matthews is remembered as a retired floral designer who enjoyed cars and time with family. Does anyone have information about the Barker Lane residence, the relationship between Matthews and McClure, or the events that night?