PORT ANGELES — Sequim businessman Jay Ketchum was found dead this morning at the State Patrol scales east of Port Angeles.
Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict said Ketchum shot himself and was found dead at 6:30 a.m. by a State Patrol trooper.
Benedict said it was unclear what caused him to commit suicide.
Ketchum owned Affordable Roofing, Affordable Services and Affordable Crane.
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Reporter Tom Callis can be reached at 360-417-3532 or at tom.callis@peninsuladailynews.com.
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