Officers pursued Dempsey as the prime suspect in a recent murder and carjacking. Dempsey was fatally shot after “pulling a gun on troopers.
Victim's Name: John Edward Dempsey
Agency Responsible: West Virginia State Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 37
Race: White
Date of Death: January 10, 2013
County: Logan
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unknown
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural