Oxford County Deputy Shoots Armed Man During Domestic Violence Response

Overview

• County deputies and multiple partner agencies confronted a 40-year-old man who officers say was chasing his wife while armed, and an Oxford County deputy fired two shots that struck the suspect in the hands.
• The suspect, identified as Aric Junkins of Brownfield, was treated at the scene, taken to Bridgton Hospital and later transferred to Massachusetts General Hospital for further care.
• Deputy Andre Chasse has been placed on administrative leave, a routine step the sheriff’s office says follows incidents involving deadly force.
• The Maine Office of the Attorney General is conducting an independent review of the use of deadly force while the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office pursues a criminal investigation into the incident.
• Officials say prosecutors will charge Junkins with counts that include domestic violence reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, two counts of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, and terrorizing.