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Chelsae L. Clevenger-Kirk
Gender : Female
Age : 29
Race : White
Date : 11/06/2021
Location : 100 block Afton Ln
City : Goodview
County : Bedford
State : Virginia
Agency : Bedford County Sheriff's Office, Virginia State Police, Department of Wildlife Resources
Officer(s) :Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during police standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 6, 2021, an officer attempted to pull over Chelsae Clevenger-Kirk, who was riding her motorcycle without a helmet and with no tags. She refused to stop and continued to her home, where she went inside. The officer tried to make contact but was unsuccessful. As the officer walked back to his patrol car, he reportedly heard gunshots from the residence. A standoff ensued, and Clevenger-Kirk allegedly set fire to her home. After some time, she exited the residence, reportedly holding a gun. Police shot and killed her. Tear gas canisters were deployed into the home, which startled her family members.
