Crime
Man Fatally Shot by Police in Officer-Involved Shooting in Lincoln
Lincoln, ME – A man was fatally shot by police during an officer-involved shooting Wednesday night in Lincoln, following an incident involving a protection from abuse order violation and an alleged attack on law enforcement officers.
Authorities responded to a residence on Whalen Street at approximately 8:30 p.m., after receiving reports that Derek Beach was at the home in violation of a protection from abuse order and bail conditions that barred him from being at the location.
Upon arrival, officers attempted to negotiate with Beach, urging him to comply with their instructions.
However, officials stated that Beach refused to respond to their commands.
As negotiations failed, officers deployed a Taser in an attempt to subdue him.
At that point, Beach allegedly lunged at officers with a knife, prompting police to discharge their firearms in response.
Beach was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following standard procedure, both involved officers have been placed on administrative leave while the Office of the Attorney General conducts an independent investigation into the use of deadly force.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the incident, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact local law enforcement.
Chicago, IL – A 13-year-old boy, identified by family as Amari “Mari” Williams, was found fatally shot in the head early Monday morning in the city’s North Lawndale neighborhood.
Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers discovered the teen’s body around 2:10 a.m. on March 17, 2025, while on routine patrol near 15th Street and Kildare Avenue.
Officers spotted an unconscious male lying in a yard and approached to check on him.
Upon closer inspection, they determined he had suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene, but Williams was pronounced dead upon their arrival.
Authorities have not released any details regarding the circumstances of the shooting.
Notably, no 911 calls were made reporting gunfire or a person shot in the area before officers made the discovery. CPD’s Area 4 Detectives are actively investigating the case.
Williams’ death marks the 37th fatal shooting or homicide found without a 911 report under Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration, following the discontinuation of the city’s contract with ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system that previously covered the area.
Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
Anonymous tips can be submitted via CPDTIP.com, or individuals can contact the Chicago Police Department’s 10th District at (312) 747-7511.