Lexington Police say Gibbons punched Officer James Winter. Police say the hit stunned him long enough for Gibbons to steal his taser and get away. After leaving the scene, police say Gibbons led Lexington officers on a chase that took them to Richmond. After Gibbons's car crashed, they exchanged gunfire. Gibbons was hit several times and that eight officers with either Lexington Police, the Madison County Sheriff's Office or State Police fired at Gibbons.
Victim's Name: Jesse Gibbons
Agency Responsible: Lexington Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Race: White
Date of Death: September 13, 2014
County: Fayette
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban