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Franklin Township police officers were dispatched as mutual aid to investigate a motor vehicle accident involving Roy K. Jackel, Jr. at Cumberland Road and Tuckahoe Road in Buena Vista on April 5, 2021.

During the investigation, Mr. Jackel ran from the scene into a wooded area. He later returned, entered an unoccupied marked police vehicle, and drove away.

After a brief pursuit, Mr. Jackel stopped the stolen police vehicle, got out, and ran toward officers while holding his arm behind his back and ignoring commands to show his hands. Near Cumberland Avenue and Oak Road, Sgt. David Jernegen fired his service weapon, striking Mr. Jackel.

Officers provided medical aid until emergency medical personnel arrived. Mr. Jackel was pronounced dead at the scene at about 4:11 p.m.

Watch the video of this incident here.