NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A manhunt for the estranged son of Nashville's police chief came to a tragic end on Tuesday night after he was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The man, identified as John Drake Jr., 38, was wanted in connection with the shooting of two police officers outside a Dollar General store in La Vergne.

Authorities had been searching for Drake since Saturday, when the officers were shot and wounded during an investigation of a stolen vehicle. Metro Nashville Police spokesman Don Aaron revealed that Drake had stolen a car at gunpoint from a home on Tuesday night after demanding a ride from a man and woman who were unable to help him.

Following his car theft, officers spotted Drake driving the stolen vehicle and pursued him to the Edgehill area south of downtown Nashville. The chase came to an abrupt end when Drake crashed the car. He then fled to a shed behind a home, leading officers to surround the area.

Tragically, a single gunshot was heard from the shed, prompting officers to discover Drake's lifeless body. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a statement confirming that Drake had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The agency will further investigate the circumstances of Drake's death at the request of District Attorney Glenn Funk. A comprehensive autopsy will also be conducted as part of the ongoing investigation.

Drake, who was the son of Metro Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake, was wanted on two counts of attempted first-degree murder. The police chief released a statement on Saturday confirming the identity of the suspect in the officer shooting and expressing his estrangement from his son. Chief Drake revealed that his son had been involved in years of criminal activity and was a convicted felon.

The two officers injured in the shooting, Ashely Boleyjack and Gregory Kern, were treated at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and have now been released. La Vergne Police Chief Christopher Moews expressed gratitude to all the officers involved in Tuesday night's pursuit, acknowledging their commitment and perseverance. Moews also extended thoughts and prayers to Chief Drake and his family during this difficult time.

The tragic conclusion to the manhunt has left the Nashville community in shock. As the investigation continues, authorities aim to provide answers surrounding the events that led to the shooting and the subsequent pursuit, hoping to bring closure to those affected by the tragedy.