West Virginia state trooper shot and killed, armed suspect at large: Police
Sgt. Cory Maynard was fatally wounded, according to West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice. West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has said that a state trooper was fatally shot in Mingo County Friday and multiple law enforcement agencies have joined a widespread search of the Beech Creek area to look for the suspect who is at large . Sgt. Cory Maynard was fatally wounded in an exchange of gunfire near Matewan, Justice said. "The brave men and women of law enforcement, and all first responders who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe, are an inspiration to us all," Justice said in a statement. The procession for fallen West Virginia State Trooper Sgt. Cory Maynard CREDIT: WCHS CREDIT: WCHS The procession for fallen West Virginia State Trooper Sgt. Cory Maynard The governor's office has ordered all U.S. and West Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the following trooper starting immediately. Timothy Kennedy, 29, is wanted in connection to the shooting and...