– Man with gas can charging police fatally shot
– Deputy shoots man holding burning gas can.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
In a tragic incident in Belfast, Maine, a 65-year-old man named Daniel Ryan was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy after he charged at police with a burning gas can. The authorities from the Waldo County Sheriff’s office and the Belfast Police Department released a joint statement detailing the events leading up to the shooting.
Threats of Arson
The incident began when Ryan called the Waldo County Dispatch Center on Monday afternoon, threatening to burn down his apartment building in Belfast if law enforcement did not respond promptly. Despite the warnings, Ryan continued to threaten to set the building on fire as sheriff’s deputies and police officers arrived at the scene.
Deadly Confrontation
As the officers entered the building, Ryan reportedly charged at them with a gas can that was already on fire. In response to the imminent threat, Sgt. Nicholas Oettinger, a deputy with the Waldo County Sheriff’s office, fired his weapon, resulting in Ryan’s tragic death.
Investigation and Administrative Leave
Following the fatal shooting, Sgt. Oettinger will be placed on administrative leave while the attorney general’s office conducts an investigation into the incident. Oettinger, who previously served as a deputy in Monroe County, Florida, before joining the Waldo County Sheriff’s office in 2010, will cooperate with the authorities during the investigation.
Location and Context
Belfast, where the incident took place, is located approximately 35 miles (56 kilometers) south of Bangor. The small town has been shaken by the tragic events, and the community is coming to terms with the loss of Daniel Ryan.
As the investigation unfolds and more details emerge, the authorities are urging the public to remain calm and patient. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by law enforcement officers in high-pressure situations, and the need for proper training and support in dealing with such incidents.
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Man holding burning gas can fatally shot by deputy
Police fatally shoot man holding burning gas can.
