ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE 1/2/2024
A man died after he was shot by U.S. Marshals in Roanoke on Dec. 19, according to Virginia State Police.
As we reported below, the shooting happened in the 1300 block of Dunmore Street.
We’re told deputies were trying to serve a Class 5 felony arrest on 40-year-old Jeremy Bailey at which point he barricaded himself inside and refused to come out.
U.S. Marshals made their way inside, and one Marshal fired his weapon, shooting Bailey, police said. Bailey was sent to Roanoke Memorial Hospital to be treated.
On Dec. 29, Virginia State Police said they were advised that Bailey died as a result.
Virginia State Police is continuing to investigate the incident. Once the investigation is complete, authorities said findings and evidence will be turned over to the City of Roanoke Commonwealth Attorney’s Office to be reviewed.
ORIGINAL STORY
U.S. Marshals shot a suspect while they were serving warrants for non-violent felonies in the 1300 block of Dunmore Street in Roanoke, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
While the person’s identity has not been released, we do know he is 40 years old.
Authorities said the warrant was a Class Five felony for failure to register.
When police went to the man’s door, they said he did not respond and barricaded himself inside.
Police said they used tear gas and a robot before going in. When they went inside, they said the man had a weapon. The type of weapon was not shared.
“They took several measures to try and get him to come out on his own volition, but they ended up having to go in after him. And when they went in, they were confronted and discharged their firearm.”
Police said the person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
We’re told the preliminary investigation findings indicate that Roanoke Police officers did not use their weapons.
Virginia State Police is investigating the incident.
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