Spry had been battling depression for more than a year. His wife called 911 to report he was armed and threatening the family. State troopers found Spry laying on the couch with a handgun. He pointed the gun at one of the troopers and the trooper, sensing an imminent threat, shot and killed him. Spry's wife said her husband had stopped taking his medication.
Victim's Name: Curley Edward Spry
Agency Responsible: West Virginia State Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Race: White
Date of Death: January 29, 2014
County: Logan
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural