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Jerry Wayne Ruley
United States · Aged 34 · Died 02/25/2005
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A Buena Vista Sheriff's deputy was transporting Jerry Wayne Ruley to the Rockbridge County Jail. After reaching the jail, the deputy got out of his car with Ruley and was unlocking a door to the jail. Ruley, who was handcuffed, tried to grab the deputy's handgun and a fight began. Other deputies got involved in the struggle after someone saw the incident and ran for help. At one point, Ruley had the gun, and deputies were trying to wrestle it away from him. During the struggle, the gun discharged, killing Ruley.
Alleged responsible partyRockbridge County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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