West Virginia officials did n't update a background check database in time , prosecutor says . The `` inexcusable delay '' allowed suspect to buy a gun , prosecutor says . Once updated , database stopped a first gun purchase by Tennis Melvin Maynard . It 's unclear where Maynard tried to purchase the second firearm . Walter E. ` is accused of killing W. Virginia Sheriff Walter E. ` ` ` My dad fought tirelessly against drug abuse .
West Virginia officials did n't update a background check database in time , prosecutor says . The `` inexcusable delay '' allowed suspect to buy a gun , prosecutor says . Once updated , database stopped a first gun purchase by Tennis Melvin Maynard . Walter E. ` is accused of killing W. Virginia Sheriff Walter E. ` ` ` My dad fought tirelessly against drug abuse .