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West Virginia man dead after shooting state trooper, sparking standoff
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A West Virginia man is dead after he shot a State Trooper and maintained an hours-long standoff, according to reports.
Troopers found Russel Payne, 43, lying on his back outside his home. He was pronounced dead at the scene, WDVM reported. The State Police and Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office pursued a possible suspect, who then shot and wounded a trooper.More Related News