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Jerry Wayne Ruley
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Gender
Male
Age
34 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
02/25/2005
Location
258 Greenhouse Rd Lexington VA 24450 Lexington City
Cause of Death
Deadly force
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.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Rockbridge County Sheriff's Office
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National Anthem
United States