Former Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Candidate Found Dead Inside Short Pump Home
A former Republican candidate who ran for the position of Henrico County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Sunday. Henrico Police were called to the 2200 block of Lauderdale Drive around 1:00 p.m. and found 42-year-old Matt Geary’s body.
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A former Republican candidate who ran for the position of Henrico County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Sunday. Henrico Police were called to the 2200 block of Lauderdale Drive around 1:00 p.m. and found 42-year-old Matt Geary’s body.
Current Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor, a Democrat who defeated Geary in the November race, shared her condolences in a statement released late Sunday afternoon.
“I want to offer my heartfelt sympathy to Matt’s wife Tabitha and his children and family,” Taylor said. “I’ve known Matt since our days in law school and he was a colleague and a friend whom I held in both high personal and professional regard. Matt was an effective prosecutor who served the public with commitment and dedication. The respect in which he was held by law enforcement is something that any prosecutor would wish to achieve. He will be missed.”
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