West Virginia state trooper shot and killed, suspect in custody: Authorities

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A 29-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a West Virginia state trooper is in police custody, authorities say.

The procession for fallen West Virginia State Trooper Sgt. Cory Maynard

Law enforcement responded to a shooting complaint in Mingo County, West Virginia, on Friday where they encountered Timothy Kennedy who began shooting at police. Troopers said they were met with gunfire when they responded to a shooting complaint near Matewan."I am absolutely heartbroken tonight to report that Sergeant Cory Maynard of the West Virginia State Police was fatally wounded in an incident this afternoon near Matewan," West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said.

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.

 

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