Back to list
Jeffery O. Adkins
Other
Gender
Male
Age
53 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
04/29/2015
Location
219 Elm Road Emporia VA 23847 Greensville
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Deputies went to Adkins's residence to serve an emergency custody order around 6:45 p.m. The mentally-ill Navy veteran confronted them with sawed-off shotgun. Negotiators were sent to reason with Adkins. Around 10 p.m., authorities used a diversionary device, or flashbang grenade, against Adkins. He shot at authorities, who fatally shot him in response.
⚠️
Alleged Responsible Party
Greensville County Sheriff's Office, Virginia State Police
Sources & References
🎵
National Anthem
United States