Remembrance - Sergeant Cory Maynard
/Sergeant Cory Maynard
On June 2 2023, West Virginia State Police responded to report of an individual who was shot with a rifle in the Beech Creek area of Mingo County. As soon as the troopers arrived on scene, the gunman involved in that shooting immediately ambushed them. West Virginia State Police Sergeant Cory Maynard was fatally wounded in the attack. The gunman fled the scene and was eventually captured following a six hour manhunt.
Sergeant Cory Maynard was a 15-year veteran of the West Virginia State Police and leaves behind a wife and two children. He is remembered for his dedication and loyalty to those he loved and served, for his generous heart and for always lending a helping hand.
The trooper was an amazing investigator who always fought for his victims. He was also notorious for taking great pride in styling his hair. He was an avid fan of baseball, especially the Baltimore Orioles; he loved traveling to Ireland, and enjoyed listening to jazz music.
In 2015, Sgt. Maynard was presented with a Lifesaving Award for saving a pursuit suspect’s life. After crashing his vehicle, the suspect stabbed himself in the neck with a knife. Trooper Maynard quickly administered first aid, applying pressure and dressings to the wound to control the bleeding, ultimately saving the man’s life. Sergeant Maynard was 38 years old
