The standoff began with a domestic dispute that escalated when the suspect resisted being taken into custody and fired at officers.

Authorities said the man shot at officers and wounded a state police K9, who later died from his injuries. The post Man who allegedly shot officer, killed K-9 dog killed by police in Maine appeared first on Boston.

PORTAGE LAKE, ME. (WWLP) – In Maine, a man was killed by State Police after he had shot and wounded a sheriff’s deputy and a police dog.

PORTAGE LAKE, Maine (WGME) — A police K-9 who was injured during a standoff in northern Maine has died. A Maine deputy was also shot before the suspect died after being shot by police on Monday.

A police dog shot at the end of a long standoff in Portage, Maine, on Monday died hours later, officials said Tuesday.

SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) – Police are searching for a suspect after a shooting at the Maine Mall on Wednesday. Police say he was seen leaving through the food court entrance after the shooting on Wednesday afternoon. Police say there is no risk to the public, but if anyone does see the suspect, to call police.