Thursday, April 4, 2013

Mingo County Sheriff Murdered; Suspect Facing Additional Charges

MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. -- The man police say is responsible for the murder of Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum is now facing even more charges in connection with the shooting.

According to a release from West Virginia State Police, warrants have been issued for Tennis Maynard in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer stemming from the Delbarton incident.

The Williamson Police Department will be responsible for any charges related to the shooting of Sheriff Crum.

According to the release, it is believed that Maynard will survive his injuries.

Maynard was shot multiple times after shooting Mingo County Sheridd Eugene Crum.
No other details about his injuries are being released at this time.

According to the release, a Glock .40 caliber was recovered by investigators at the Delbarton scene which they believe was used in the shooting of Sheriff Crum.