Harrison Police-Involved Shooting is the 14th in Maine This Year

Three deputies are on leave after a Maine man was shot during a standoff in Harrison.

Harrison Man Had Threatened to Harm Himself

Arthur Lefebvre, 57, was taken to the hospital after the incident with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

Members of the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office were called to Hawk Ridge Road in Harrison at approximately 1:14 Wednesday afternoon for a report of a man, later identified as Lefebvre, who told authorities he was armed and was threatening to harm himself. He hung up without identifying himself.

Cumberland County Officials Say Lefebvre Confronted Deputies With a Gun

When deputies arrived, Lefebvre was reportedly armed and uncooperative, allegedly firing multiple rounds at law enforcement. Deputies learned that there were other family members in the home that were at risk. Officials say when Lefebvre exited the home and confronted deputies with  a firearm, he was shot and injured by three Cumberland County Sheriff's Deputies. Lefebvre suffered serious injuries and was transported by Lifeflight to Maine Medical Center for treatment.

The three deputies were placed on administrative leave, pending an investigation by the Office of the Attorney General. This is standard procedure in all cases involving the use of deadly force by law enforcement.

Maine's Law Enforcement Involved Shootings Are On the Rise

WGME-TV reports this is the 14th law enforcement involved shooting in 2024, compared to 9 at this time last year, and 11 for all of 2023. 9 of this year's cases have been fatal, while 5 led to injury. In 2023, only five of the cases were fatal, with six others leading to injury.