A fugitive from
The Virginia State Police has been called in to investigate the suspect’s death.
According to the RCSO statement, at approximately 4:45 p.m. Saturday, an off-duty
The deputy notified the
An officer from the Lexington Police Department located the fugitive around the U.S. 11 and Furrs Mill intersection and attempted to stop him. The fugitive fled down Furrs Mill Road and refused to stop.
The fugitive, identified as Jaxon Jolley, then fled on foot into a briary wooded area. Deputies continued to pursue Jolley on foot. During the foot pursuit, Jolley reached into a black bag and produced a weapon. He then used the weapon on himself.
Jolley, a 49-year-old male from
The Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office has requested the Virginia State Police to conduct an investigation of the incident.