A State Police officer was killed while responding to a complaint of a shooting incident in West Virginia.

Sgt. Cory Maynard, state police, was killed after responding shooting complaint

Sgt. Cory Maynard, state police, was killed in the shooting. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice said he was heartbroken about what happened to Sgt. Maynard. He and his wife extended their condolences to the police officer’s family.

The brave men and women of law enforcement agencies put their lives to keep the community safe and peaceful. Police are an inspiration to everyone.

Sgt. Cory Maynard responded to a shooting complaint in the Beech Creek area of Mingo County. He arrived while the gunfire was ongoing.

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Justice ordered all flags in West Virginia to be flown at half-staff in giving the honor of Maynard

Timothy Kennedy, suspect of shooting Sgt. Cory Maynard was taken into police custody following an intensified search.

No other people got injured or killed during the shooting. The details of the shooting incident were not immediately publicized.

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