CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Reactions from across the state are pouring in following a deadly exchange of gunfire in Mingo County that killed West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard.

Maynard, 37, originally from Belfry, Kentucky, was a 15-year veteran. He became a member of the State Police in October 2007, is married and is the father of two children, ages 9 and 13.

Dozens of law enforcement officers escorted Maynard to the Medical Examiner's Office in Charleston from the Logan Regional Medical Center Friday night.

Gov. Jim Justice has ordered U.S. and West Virginia flags to be flown at half staff to honor the fallen trooper. The governor's office released the following statement Friday evening:

Cathy and I share our deepest sympathies and our heartfelt prayers to all of Trooper Maynard’s loved ones and the entire law enforcement community of West Virginia for this tragic loss tonight. The brave men and women of law enforcement, and all first responders who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe, are an inspiration to us all. I again ask all West Virginians to join Cathy and I in embracing Trooper Maynard’s family, loved ones, and all of our courageous West Virginians in uniform during this incredibly difficult time.

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito responded to the shooting on social media.

"Our brave men and women of law enforcement and all first responders are heroes and we honor their service and sacrifice," Capito said.

U.S. Joe Manchin also mourned the loss of Maynard.

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey called the news "devastating."

United States Attorney Will Thompson released the following statement:

We join with all West Virginians in grief at the loss of State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard, who was shot and fatally wounded in the line of duty earlier today. Throughout this district, our state and our nation, the men and women of law enforcement put their lives on the line for the safety and protection of us all. Today’s tragedy is a grim reminder of the dangers inherent in that sacred task. Sgt. Maynard proved himself an outstanding example of selfless service and dedication to his community, and we mourn alongside our state and the law enforcement community.

The fallen trooper was escorted to the West Virginia Medical Examiner's Office Friday night by multiple vehicles.

Dozens of patrol cars lined the streets of Charleston as the cavalcade arrived from Logan Regional Medical Center.