Kyle Jacobs, Kellie Pickler’s husband found dead in home according to Metro Police

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Kyle Jacobs, American country musician and Kellie Pickler’s husband, died from an apparent suicide in a home on Friday afternoon, according to police.

Officers responded to the home and found the 49-year-old dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in an upstairs bedroom/office.

Metro Police said Jacobs’ death is being investigated as an apparent suicide.

Pickler reported that she awoke Friday afternoon, did not see her husband and began looking for him. Police said when Pickler and her personal assistant were not able to open the door to the bedroom/office, the assistant called 911.

If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, dial 988 to contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

The line is open 24/7.

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