ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — UPDATE: 9/13 (12:52 p.m.)
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim in the fatal Heiskell shooting as Shystie Ranea Mayberry.
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PREVIOUS: 9/13 (9:09 a.m.)
Law enforcement officials in Tennessee and Virginia are continuing their manhunt for a 44-year-old man suspected of shooting and killing a woman in the Heiskell area Tuesday, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post.
ACSO identified the suspect as Jason R. Dockery on Wednesday. He'd just pleaded guilty in June to aggravated assault in Sevier County after facing multiple charges that included aggravated kidnapping.
In that case, he is serving a four-year term on supervised probation, according to court records. A Sevier County grand jury had indicted him in the case in 2021.
His violation of probation documents aren't public yet because he hasn't been served with them, court officials said.
Authorities continued to look Wednesday in southwest Virginia for Dockery.
The victim's name in the Tuesday homicide hasn't been released.
On Tuesday after the shooting, authorities began a pursuit with Dockery in Claiborne County. It ended around 3 p.m. in Ewing, Virginia, when Dockery ran into the woods.
Multiple law enforcement officials have established a unified command and officers are continuing to search areas of interest and respond to tips, according to ACSO.
ACSO: Suspect in fatal Heiskell shooting identified, officials continue manhunt in Lee County, VA area
"At present, there is no factual basis to believe the fugitive has left the Ewing, Virginia area and citizens are urged to stay vigilant, keep their doors locked and vehicles secured," ACSO said.
The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a $5,000 reward for information on the location of Dockery. He is considered armed and extremely dangerous, according to ACSO.
If you have any sightings, tips or information about Dockery's whereabouts, call 911, email USMS84.TIPS@usdoj.gov, or call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 276-346-7777.
PREVIOUS: 9/12 (7:34 p.m.) The Anderson County Sheriff's Office confirmed the suspect involved in the deadly shooting is being searched for in the Lee County, Virginia area. Deputies said they have identified the man, but have yet to provide a name to the public.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office said he is about 5 feet, 6 inches tall. They also said he is considered armed and dangerous, and asked people in the area of Ewing and western Lee County to stay inside with their doors locked.
Lee County Public Schools also said there would be a division-wide closure on Wednesday due to the search.
10News will continue to follow this story as updates become available.
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Deputies are investigating after a person died in a shooting in Heiskell on Tuesday, according to the Anderson County Sheriff's Office.
The shooting happened in the 200 block of Moores Gap Road, ACSO said.
It is unclear who was killed in the shooting or what exactly happened, but ACSO says the "tragic incident" is currently under investigation.
ACSO Chief Deputy Brian Galloway said the suspect in the shooting is a male.
"The primary focus remains on ensuring the safety and security of the community while diligently working to determine the events that led to this unfortunate incident," according to ACSO.
Officials are encouraging the community to cooperate with law enforcement and report any relevant information that can help in the investigation, ACSO said.
This story is ongoing and we will update you as we learn more.