JACKSON COUNTY, AL (WAFF) -
Deputies said a man shot himself after a chase and a four-hour
standoff.
Jackson County Sheriff's Deputies located a stolen vehicle
traveling on Highway 71 in Rosalie. After a short chase the vehicle stopped
because of engine problems near County Road 345.
When deputies approached the vehicle they noticed the
driver, Jerome Lamar Write, 22 of Rosalie, holding a rifle to his head.
During a four-hour standoff, investigators and family
members tried to talk Wright into surrendering.
Investigators said Wright shot himself in the head and was
transported by Air Evac to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN, where he is
currently listed in critical condition.
Wright has previously fled deputies on several occasions,
and was wanted on numerous charges including burglary, theft of property, possession
of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia, criminal mischief and
harassment.
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