Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Hunter Dale Lee Runion
Gender : Male
Age : 28
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/17/2025
Location : 1722 Alum Springs Road
City : Basye
County : Shenandoah
State : Virginia
Agency : Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted sexual assault call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 08/17/2025, Shenandoah County deputies responded to a report of an alleged attempted sexual assault of a child at a residence on 1722 Alum Springs Road in Basye. Deputies encountered 28-year-old Hunter Dale Lee Runion. Police stated that Runion physically assaulted an officer with a pair of handcuffs and then attempted to disarm the deputy. The deputy opened fire, killing Runion. The case is pending investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://rocktownnow.com/news/218812-breaking-scso-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.whsv.com/video/2025/08/18/man-dies-officer-involved-shooting-shenandoah-county/
https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/police-investigate-deputy-involved-fatal-shooting-in-shenandoah-county/article_0fa2121c-ab1a-5a41-9f19-34ede74b54d9.html
