24-year-old dies after self-inflicted gunshot wound following Hanover vehicle chase

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A 24-year-old wanted man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a vehicle chase in Hanover County on Sunday morning.

On Sunday, Aug. 2, just after 10 a.m., deputies with the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office noticed a wanted man driving on Lee-David Road. When a traffic stop was initiated, the suspect drove away from the deputies.

Officials stated that the deputies had noticed the suspect had a handgun as he fled the area. Deputies used a PIT maneuver in order to end the short pursuit…

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