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James Allen Vollnogel
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Gender
Male
Age
18 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
01/15/2007
Location
U.S. 56 Lyons KS 67554 Rice
Cause of Death
Suicide
James Allen Vollnogel reportedly killed himself after exchanging shots with police during a high-speed chase through three counties. According to police, two Hutchinson PD detectives went to Vollnogel's home to discuss recent robberies. Vollnogel fled and the officers followed. The chase crossed into McPherson and Rice counties, with the KHP joining in. Vollnogel stopped near Lyons and allegedly shot at the officers before shooting himself. He died at the scene. The district attorney decided that the shots fired by officers were necessary and justified.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Hutchinson Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol
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United States