According to the Vermont Standard in Woodstock, Vt., the suspect who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday after a high-speed chase in Ellis and Trego counties was wanted for second-degree murder.

The publication reported Thursday that Jason Kendall, 27, was wanted in connection with a 23-year-old woman.

Click HERE for the entire story from the Standard.

Click HERE for the official news release from the Vermont State Police.

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