MINGO COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — A West Virginia State Police Trooper was shot and killed in Mingo County on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Gov. Jim Justice announced the death of Sgt. Cory Maynard, 38, on Friday. A 39-year-old man was shot. They said he was in stable, but critical condition.

The suspect, 29-year-old Timothy Kennedy, of Matewan, was caught after an hours-long manhunt. He was found in a stolen vehicle just before 11 p.m. on Friday.

Kennedy was arraigned the following day around 10 a.m. He was charged with first-degree murder.