Second WV Trooper Dies From Gunshot Wound

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Trooper Eric Michael Workman, the second State Police trooper involved in Tuesday night's shooting near the Roane-Clay county line, died Friday afternoon after spending nearly three days on life support.

Workman, 26, was pronounced dead at Charleston Area Medical Center's General Hospital. He had been in a coma since Tuesday's shooting.

"Trooper Workman was an outstanding young man with a promising future," West Virginia State Police superintendent Jay Smithers said in a statement.

"It is unfortunate his life was cut short by this senseless and cowardly act.

"Our prayers continue to be with his family and friends," Smithers said. "I am overwhelmed by the support the West Virginia State Police family is receiving during this difficult time."

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin also offered his condolences to Workman's family.