ORRINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials say a man was shot to death by officers during a standoff at his home in Orrington, Maine.
Police say three members of the state police tactical team were involved in an exchange of gunfire that left 54-year-old Mark Ellis dead.
Officials say the tactical team and crisis negotiation teams responded Tuesday evening to assist the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department following a criminal threatening and terrorizing complaint.
Police say Ellis had barricaded himself in his home. Residents reported hearing booms before midnight. Police confirmed Ellis was dead early Wednesday.
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