W. Virginia officials did n't update a background check database in time , prosecutor says . But in December 2010 , Maynard was able to purchase a .40-caliber handgun at a licensed gun dealer in neighboring Logan County , according to the same source , despite a required , computerized background check . The ` ` inexcusable delay '' allowed suspect to buy a gun , prosecutor says . Once updated , authorities stopped a second gun purchase by Tennis Melvin Maynard . Maynard is accused of killing West Virginia Sheriff ' " ` ` Eugene '' Crum .
W. 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 , authorities stopped a second gun purchase by Tennis Melvin Maynard . Maynard is accused of killing West Virginia Sheriff ' " ` ` Eugene '' Crum .