Crime
Man Dies by Suicide in Front of Multiple Witnesses, Including Children, on Chadbourne Ridge Road
WATERBORO, Maine – A tragic incident unfolded at the overlook on Chadbourne Ridge Road in Standish, where a man died by suicide in front of multiple witnesses, including ten children.
According to authorities, the individual shot himself in the head with a firearm while standing in view of several people at the scenic overlook.
Upon arrival, emergency responders found the deceased man lying on the ground with the firearm still resting on his chest.
The York County Sheriff’s Office has taken control of the scene.
Standish Rescue has cleared the area, while law enforcement officers continue managing the situation.
Due to the number of witnesses, including multiple minors, the Sheriff’s Office has requested assistance from Windham Police Department to help secure the area and manage the bystanders.
Authorities are working to provide support to those who witnessed the event.
This is an active investigation, and no further details have been released at this time.
Coffee County, Ala. — A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting at a residence near Kinston on Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, deputies responded at approximately 7:51 a.m. to a reported shooting along County Road 483, just off County Road 89 in the Kinston area.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a deceased individual at the scene.
Officials later indicated the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two individuals, though additional details have not yet been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Levi Jackson, who was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his father.
Jackson was initially reported to have fled the scene on foot and was considered armed and dangerous.
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including troopers and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents.
State tracking dogs were deployed as part of the coordinated search effort, particularly near Hattaway Road and Charolais Road, off Covington County Road 89.
Jackson was last described as wearing a black and red flannel shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Law enforcement urged residents not to approach the suspect and to contact 911 with any information.
Following an intensive search, Sheriff Byrd confirmed that Jackson was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges but confirmed that the investigation is being led by ALEA.
The suspect’s temporary flight prompted Kinston School to delay its opening on Monday morning. School officials later announced a full closure for the day out of an abundance of caution.
In a statement, school administrators thanked local law enforcement for their swift and professional response, emphasizing that the safety of students, staff, and families remains their top priority.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue processing the scene and gathering additional information.