Tennessee murder suspect no longer sought in Virginia county.
Manhunt for Homicide Suspect Shifts Focus, Investigation Ongoing
EWING, Va.—Exciting developments in the manhunt for a Tennessee homicide suspect! Authorities have revealed that the search is no longer centered on a county in western Virginia. While they are unable to provide further details due to the sensitivity of the ongoing investigation, Lee County Sheriff Gary Parsons assures the public that progress is being made.
In a statement released Wednesday evening, Sheriff Parsons announced that Jason Dockery, the suspect in question, has moved out of Virginia’s westernmost county. Although no additional information was provided, the sheriff promises to provide another official update once the investigation is resolved.
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Mr. Dockery, 44, is suspected of a shooting death that occurred on Tuesday in Tennessee’s Anderson County. After a car chase that ended in Ewing, Virginia, Dockery abandoned his vehicle and fled into the woods. This triggered a large-scale manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies, including Virginia State Police and the National Park Service. The U.S. Marshals are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for any information leading to Dockery’s capture.
Ewing, located in the scenic Appalachian Mountains near Virginia’s Wilderness Road State Park and Cumberland Gap National Park, has been on high alert. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has urged residents to secure their homes and vehicles, resulting in some school closures.
Despite the extensive search efforts, there have been no recent sightings or attempts by Dockery to obtain food or transportation. Lee County Sheriff Parsons expressed surprise at this development, suggesting that the suspect may have left the area.
Later in the evening, Sheriff Parsons confirmed that Mr. Dockery had indeed departed from the region.
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee revealed that the fatal shooting took place in the Heiskell area. A 911 call reported that a man had shot a woman while stopped on the side of the road. The victim has been identified as Shystie Ranea Mayberry.
As the investigation unfolded, detectives initiated a search for Mr. Dockery, alerting neighboring law enforcement agencies to be on the lookout. The pursuit began in Tennessee’s Claiborne County, which borders both Anderson County and Virginia’s Lee County.
Authorities have described Mr. Dockery, a Knoxville resident, as armed and dangerous. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any relevant information to the authorities.
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