West Virginia state trooper Sgt. Cory Maynard fatally shot, suspect Timothy Kennedy arrested
West Virginia State Police officer, Sgt. Cory Maynard, was fatally shot on Friday, June 18 in the Beech Creek area of Mingo County. The authorities later arrested the suspect, Timothy Kennedy, 29, of Beech Creek after an extensive search. No further details about the shooting were immediately released. Maynard was taken to a hospital in Logan after he was shot upon arrival at the scene. Gov. Jim Justice said in a statement that he was “absolutely heartbroken” and extended his sympathies to Maynard’s family. The nearby residents were advised to stay indoors during the search, and a graduation ceremony at Mingo Central High School was postponed.
FAQs:
What happened on June 18 in West Virginia?
A state police officer, Sgt. Cory Maynard, was fatally shot in Beech Creek area of Mingo County.
Who was the suspect arrested?
The suspect arrested was Timothy Kennedy, 29, of Beech Creek.
What did Gov. Justice say about the incident?
Gov. Jim Justice said in a statement that he was “absolutely heartbroken” and extended his sympathies to Maynard’s family.
What happened to Maynard?
Maynard was taken to a hospital in Logan after he was shot upon arrival at the scene.
Were there any other injuries reported?
No other injuries were reported.
Where can we find further details about the shooting?
No further details were immediately released.
What happened to nearby residents during the search?
The nearby residents were advised to stay indoors during the search.
Was there any event postponed during the search?
Yes, a graduation ceremony at Mingo Central High School was postponed.
What is the history of Mingo County?
Mingo County was dubbed “Bloody Mingo” during the early 20th century coal mine wars. Ten people were killed in a 1920 gunbattle known as the “Matewan Massacre,” between miners led by a local police chief and a group of private security guards who were hired to evict the miners for joining a union.
Suspect Timothy Kennedy arrested after Sgt. Cory Maynard of West Virginia state trooper was fatally shot.
Tragedy struck southern West Virginia when a state police officer, Sergeant Cory Maynard, was fatally shot on Friday. The incident occurred in Mingo County where officers responded to a call of gunshots in the Beech Creek area. Upon arrival, they were met with gunfire, and Maynard, who was taken to a hospital in Logan, succumbed to his injuries. State Governor Jim Justice expressed sympathy for Maynard’s family, stating he was “absolutely heartbroken” and praised the bravery of law enforcement officials.
Authorities later announced that a suspect, Timothy Kennedy, 29, of Beech Creek, had been arrested, and no other injuries were reported. Details of the incident have not been made public yet. The search for the suspect was extensive, with nearby residents advised to stay indoors during the investigation, and a graduation ceremony from Mingo Central High School postponed.
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