WV State Police - please keep in prayers
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[h=4]Corporal[/h][h=3]Marshall L. Bailey[/h]West Virginia State Police, West Virginia
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 28, 2012
[h=4]Bio & Incident Details[/h]Age: 42
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/28/2012
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Corporal Marshall Bailey was shot and killed after he and another trooper stopped a vehicle for reckless driving at the commuter parking lot adjacent to I-79, in Clay County, at approximately 8:30 pm.
The subject had been arrested and placed into the back of a patrol car when he was able to get out of his handcuffs. He then drew a concealed handgun and shot both troopers inside of the vehicle, killing Corporal Bailey. After climbing out of the vehicle he shot a tow truck driver who had been called to the scene to impound his car.
The man then fled on foot and setup an ambush in a ditch. Approximately one hour later he opened fire on a Roane County sheriff's deputy who was searching for him, wounding the deputy in the arm, hand, and stomach. The injured deputy was able to return fire, killing the subject.
Corporal Bailey is survived by three children, a brother and his parents.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:Colonel C. R. "Jay" Smithers
West Virginia State Police
725 Jefferson Road
South Charleston, WV 25309
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Luismariadarlene
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Just received word Trooper Eric Workman died from injuries sustained in the shooting .Please keep the WVSP in your prayers
Trooper
Eric M. Workman
West Virginia State Police, West Virginia
End of Watch: Friday, August 31, 2012 Bio & Incident Details
Age: 26
Tour: 1 year, 8 months
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/28/2012
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Trooper Eric Workman and Corporal Marshall Bailey were shot and killed after they stopped a vehicle for reckless driving at the commuter parking lot adjacent to I-79, in Clay County, at approximately 8:30 pm.
The troopers determined the subject was intoxicated and placed him under arrest and hancuffed in front of his body. The subject was searched and placed in the back of the patrol car when he was able to reach a concealed 9mm pistol that was not discovered in the search. He shot both troopers inside of the vehicle and took Corporal Bailey's service weapon.
After climbing out of the vehicle he shot a tow truck driver who had been called to the scene to impound his car. The tow truck driver was able to get away from the scene and call for help.
The subject then fled on foot and set up an ambush in a ditch. He later opened fire on officers from multiple agencies who responded to the scene, wounding a Roane County deputy in the arm, hand, and stomach. The responding officers returned fire, killing the subject.
Corporal Bailey succumbed to his wounds at the scene. Trooper Workman was transported to CAMC General Hospital where he remained on life support until succumbing to his wounds two days later.
Trooper Workman had served with the West Virginia State Police for 20 months.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Colonel C. R. "Jay" Smithers
West Virginia State Police
725 Jefferson Road
South Charleston, WV 25309
Phone: (304) 746-2100
Read more: Trooper Eric M. Workman, West Virginia State Police, West Virginia
Trooper
Eric M. Workman
West Virginia State Police, West Virginia
End of Watch: Friday, August 31, 2012 Bio & Incident Details
Age: 26
Tour: 1 year, 8 months
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/28/2012
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Trooper Eric Workman and Corporal Marshall Bailey were shot and killed after they stopped a vehicle for reckless driving at the commuter parking lot adjacent to I-79, in Clay County, at approximately 8:30 pm.
The troopers determined the subject was intoxicated and placed him under arrest and hancuffed in front of his body. The subject was searched and placed in the back of the patrol car when he was able to reach a concealed 9mm pistol that was not discovered in the search. He shot both troopers inside of the vehicle and took Corporal Bailey's service weapon.
After climbing out of the vehicle he shot a tow truck driver who had been called to the scene to impound his car. The tow truck driver was able to get away from the scene and call for help.
The subject then fled on foot and set up an ambush in a ditch. He later opened fire on officers from multiple agencies who responded to the scene, wounding a Roane County deputy in the arm, hand, and stomach. The responding officers returned fire, killing the subject.
Corporal Bailey succumbed to his wounds at the scene. Trooper Workman was transported to CAMC General Hospital where he remained on life support until succumbing to his wounds two days later.
Trooper Workman had served with the West Virginia State Police for 20 months.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Colonel C. R. "Jay" Smithers
West Virginia State Police
725 Jefferson Road
South Charleston, WV 25309
Phone: (304) 746-2100
Read more: Trooper Eric M. Workman, West Virginia State Police, West Virginia
Phillyrube
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Thoughts and Prayers to these fine troopers...
Officers all, please use this as a learning experience...while I have no intention of degrading the memory of these fine officers, they handcuffed the suspect in front, placed him in the car behind both of them, without a shield, and missed a handgun secreted in his groin area. A combination of errors lead to their deaths.
Do not become complacent out there. Handcuff in the back, search once, twice, and whenever a prisoner is turned over to you, search again. If you have a 2 man car without a shield, put the suspect in the front seat with one officer seated behind them.
These deaths are senseless had some basic rules been followed. Now we have to bury these young men and conduct a funeral that we unfortunately have become too good at.
Rest in Peace, Brothers....
Officers all, please use this as a learning experience...while I have no intention of degrading the memory of these fine officers, they handcuffed the suspect in front, placed him in the car behind both of them, without a shield, and missed a handgun secreted in his groin area. A combination of errors lead to their deaths.
Do not become complacent out there. Handcuff in the back, search once, twice, and whenever a prisoner is turned over to you, search again. If you have a 2 man car without a shield, put the suspect in the front seat with one officer seated behind them.
These deaths are senseless had some basic rules been followed. Now we have to bury these young men and conduct a funeral that we unfortunately have become too good at.
Rest in Peace, Brothers....