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Authorities seek information on Timothy Thomas Comer in connection to Elkton homicide

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In a grim turn of events, the Page County Sheriff’s Office is delving into a homicide case involving a 69-year-old male victim. The crime took place on Thursday, June 29, in the 5600 block of Jollett Road in Elkton.

Following a distress call at approximately 5:05 pm on the incident day, first responders rushed to the scene, where they found Gregory Lee Williams deceased from an apparent gunshot wound on his property.

Investigative teams from the Page County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) immediately responded to the distressing scene, treating the incident as a homicide. The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations stepped in to assist with the processing of the crime scene.

Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Cave was apprised of the incident from the onset and has been furnishing resources as required. Subsequently, Williams’ body was moved to the Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Manassas for an autopsy.

Currently, the focus of the investigation has honed in on a person of interest identified as 56-year-old Timothy Thomas Comer. The Page County Sheriff’s Office has advised the public to consider Comer armed and dangerous, urging them not to approach him.

Timothy Thomas Comer is wanted by the Page County Sheriff as a person of interest. Comer is considered armed and dangerous.

 

Recently, a report came in about a sighting of Comer on Thoroughfare Road in Elkton. He was last seen on foot, wearing black pants and a black shirt.

The Sheriff’s Office appeals to anyone with information on Comer or his whereabouts to contact Lt. Kenneth Boyd or Captain Tim Lansberry at the Page County Sheriff’s Office at (540)743-6571. As the investigation is active and ongoing, the authorities appreciate the public’s cooperation and assistance.

As the Sheriff’s Office and other authorities work tirelessly to solve this tragic case, the community is urged to remain vigilant and supportive. Sheriff Chad Cubbage assures the public that investigators are examining every tip and piece of information swiftly and thoroughly, despite some details not being shared publicly to maintain the investigation’s integrity.

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