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Joshua Gallimore
Gender : Male
Age : 43
Race : White
Date : 11/09/2024
Location : 3800 block of Stanley Road
City : Christiansburg
County : Montgomery
State : Virginia
Agency : Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 9, 2024, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of arson at a residence in the 3800 block of Stanley Road. Upon arrival, they saw Joshua Gallimore, who allegedly set the house on fire and fled into nearby woods. During the pursuit, Gallimore brandished a chainsaw, threatened officers while claiming to have a firearm, and was subsequently shot and killed during the confrontation. No deputies were injured. The Virginia State Police is now handling the investigation into the incident.
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Last update: November 22, 2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/11/10/man-fatally-shot-by-deputies-after-allegedly-brandishing-chainsaw/
https://radfordnewsjournal.com/man-killed-after-brandishing-chainsaw/
