Roll of Honor
Incident
Corporal Marshall Bailey and Trooper Eric Workman 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 handcuffed him 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 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.
Corporal Bailey had served with the West Virginia State Police for over 17 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his three children, brother, and parents.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corporal Bailey gave the West Virginia State Police 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of West Virginia. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Bailey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Corporal Marshall Lee Bailey is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,756 officers honored here.
In WV, 169 of 232 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 72.8% of this state's fallen. That is 72.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At West Virginia State Police, 21 of 42 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Marshall Lee Bailey's cause is highlighted.
How Marshall Lee Bailey Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Marshall Lee Bailey is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Marshall Lee Bailey was killed by handgun; 9 mm.
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