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‘Armed and dangerous’ | State Police name suspect in Interstate 85 shooting death

Crystal Graham
Jason Allen Glidewell II
Jason Allen Glidewell II

A suspect has been named in a shooting that took place on Thursday afternoon killing one on Interstate 85 in Mecklenburg County.

The suspect, Jason Allen Glidewell II, 19, of Bracey, is considered “armed and dangerous,” according to Virginia State Police.

Glidewell is wanted in the criminal investigation in the shooting death of Hunter A. Bates, 20, who died at the scene.

Warrants have been issued for Glidewell for second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

Glidewell is described as a White male, five foot seven inches tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds.

He has ties to the Richmond/Henrico area, according to police.

According to VSP, he may be driving a silver 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche with Virginia plates “TFN 1004.”


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The fatal shooting occurred on I-85 northbound at the five-mile marker at approximately 3:47 p.m. The victim’s vehicle, a Honda Civic, was found in a culvert off the right side of the road. Bates was pronounced dead at the scene. A female passenger was transported to an area hospital but was later released.

interstate 85 shooting culvert VSP
Photo courtesy Virginia State Police

State Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident or Glidewell’s whereabouts to contact the Virginia State Police at (800) 552-0962 or (804) 750-8758.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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