Timothy L. Jones

Deadly force

Timothy L Jones was found dead outside his home after allegedly exchanging shots with deputies following a police chase and subsequent standoff. At about 4 a.m., Boonville police asked the Sheriff's Office to contact Jones in reference to an arson and vandalism investigation. Deputies located Jones driving near his residence and tried to pull him over. Jones allegedly tried to ram the deputies' other before taking off toward his home. According to deputies, Jones went in and out of his residence several times, waving a gun and making death threats. Jones allegedly fired at the deputies, and one of them returned fire. Deputies believed Jones had gone back into the residence. Officers eventually found Jones lying outside in an obscured area by an attached deck. Family members said Jones did not shoot at the deputies.