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.
TAUNTON, Mass. — One person was killed and seven others were injured in an overnight shooting at a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, authorities said.
The shooting happened at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 261 Weir Street area. Taunton police officers responded after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators were also informed that additional victims had already been transported to area hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities ultimately identified eight shooting victims, all of whom were reportedly in their early 20s.
One of the victims, 22-year-old Zirovick Depina of Brockton, was pronounced dead early Sunday morning, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
Of the seven surviving victims, one remains in serious but stable condition, while the others suffered injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. Their identities have not been publicly released.
The shooting occurred during a gathering at the residence. Images from the scene showed a tent and tables in the yard, along with white balloons and what appeared to be a photo backdrop near a garage.
A neighbor told authorities that large gatherings and loud parties had reportedly been common at the residence.
The home is located about a mile from the Taunton Police Department headquarters. The neighbor expressed concern about the shooting occurring in the area, particularly given the late-night activity.
The investigation is being conducted by Taunton Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, and other investigative units. Detectives are working to determine what led to the gunfire and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Taunton police or investigators with the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.