Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Jeremy Alexander Yates

Age : 21

Gender : Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/17/2021

Location : Slate Mills Road and Reva Road

City : Culpeper

County : Rappahannock

State : Virginia

Agency : Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office, Culpeper County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after custody order search and pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/17/2021, deputies searched for Jeremy Alexander Yates after issuance of an emergency custody order and information that he might be armed. Deputies located his vehicle near Slate Mills Road and Reva Road and he continued driving while deputies chased the vehicle. Police reported gunfire from his vehicle struck patrol vehicles during the pursuit. Deputies opened fire during the confrontation and struck him. He died on the roadway. The Commonwealth’s Attorney reviewed the shooting and determined the use of force complied with law.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/yates-death-by-officer-deemed-justified/article_50e71b68-f7b8-11ec-b6a5-076f69c49169.html
https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/update-yates-death-by-officer-deemed-justified/article_50e71b68-f7b8-11ec-b6a5-076f69c49169.html
https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/state/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-after-pursuit-in-rappahannock/article_0e2ec38e-5f2c-11ec-b24c-5f8c69f0c1b8.html