Sergeant Cory Maynard

Cory Maynard

Sergeant Cory Maynard was shot and killed while responding to a shooting call in the Beech Creek area of Mingo County at about 3:30 pm.

The subject opened fire on responding officers, fatally wounding Sergeant Maynard. The man fled the scene but was captured approximately six hours later.

Sergeant Maynard had served with the West Virginia State Police for over 15 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.