14-Year-Old Kansas Runaway Fatally Shoots Herself in Front of Deputy After Refusing to Return Home

Jaylee Chillson, 14-year-old Kansas runaway.Photo:nsrfh.com

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A 14-year-old girl fatally shot herself in front of a local deputy sheriff, on the evening of Saturday, Sept. 16.

Jaylee Chillson was attending an outdoor party in Aurora, Kansas, after she ran away from her home earlier that day.

Once the deputy got a hold of the girl, he tried to convince her to return home, but she then drew a firearm and fatally shot herself.

Once the deputy located Chillson, “He escorted her to his patrol vehicle,” the department explained. Then, “she pulled out a firearm and shot herself. The deputy did not draw his firearm," their statement continued.

In addition to the deputy witnessing Chillson’s death, multiple party attendees witnessed the incident.

The Cloud County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, which was asked to conduct a death investigation that will “ensure impartiality since their deputy was present during the shooting.”

AGoFundMe pagewas set up earlier this week to raise funds for Chillson’s funeral service.

“Your contribution, no matter how small, will ease their financial burden and let them focus on healing after this devastating loss," the GoFundMe page reads. “Please donate today to help this grieving family. Your kindness will help them through this heart-wrenching journey and honor Jaylee’s memory.”

The Cloud County Sheriff’s office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

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source: people.com