Ohio murder suspect killed in hostage standoff at gas station in West Virginia after multistate manhunt
David Maynard, 54, killed at Speedway in Ceredo, West Virginia, state police say
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A man wanted in connection with the murder of his stepfather in Ohio was killed Saturday evening during a hostage standoff at a West Virginia gas station, according to authorities and a local report.
David Maynard, 54, was found at a Speedway in the West Virginia town of Ceredo, which borders the Ohio River, West Virginia State Police said in a news release.
A sergeant stopping at the gas station recognized Maynard, who was standing behind the counter.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Maynard, who police say was holding three hostages at the gas station, pointed his pistol at the sergeant, police said.
David Maynard, 54, was wanted for a murder in Ohio, according to a local report. Maynard died in a shootout with police while on the run in West Virginia, authorities said. (Kentucky State Police)
A State Police Special Response Team responded with local law enforcement and a negotiator, who police say successfully got two hostages released before Maynard requested that a blanket be placed at the door for the third hostage.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}At some point, Maynard "exited the door and engaged" law enforcement, who then opened fire on the suspect, according to the release.
David Maynard reportedly killed his 78-year-old stepfather in Ironton, Ohio, on Friday. (Kentucky State Police)
Maynard, of Ironton, Ohio, died of his injuries at a nearby hospital. Police reported that the third hostage was safely secured, and no officers were injured.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Police said no additional information could immediately be provided.
David Maynard led authorities through Ohio and Kentucky before he was found at a Speedway gas station in West Virginia, police said. (Kentucky State Police)
Maynard had set off a multistate manhunt on Friday after police in Ironton responded to a shots-fired call and found a 29-year-old woman tied up with cords and Maynard's 78-year-old stepfather dead, WSAZ reported.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}During his time on the run, officials say Maynard abducted two women at separate points in Kentucky — one of whom freed herself and called 911 after driving to safety — and stole both of their cars.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.