Sheriff’s office investigating apparent Wednesday evening murder/suicide

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO
STAFF REPORT

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 — The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office responded to Bryson Drive for a report of shots fired on Wednesday night at about 10:17 p.m.

Deputies arrived at the home and discovered a woman, Pamela Lindsey, 72, in the garage with a gunshot wound to the back, and located an injured man, Daniel Lindsey, 74, with a gunshot wound, in a room adjacent to the garage.

Deputies administered first aid and CPR until Nelson County EMS units arrived.

Pamela Lindsey was treated at the scene by EMS and transported to University Hospital in Louisville. Daniel Lindsey was transported to Flaget Memorial Hospital where he later died due to his injuries.

Investigators determined the shooting was an attempted murder/suicide.

Deputies were assisted by Air Evac and Nelson County Dispatch.

Detective Brandon Teater is leading the investigation of the incident.

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