Man Pleads Guilty to Murdering 2 Adults in Front of Kids in Maine

A man pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of murder and more charges after a 37-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man were shot dead in front of their children in 2023.

Man and Woman Murdered in Parked Vehicle

Marcel Lagrange, Jr. shot Brittney Cockrell and Michael Hayter in a Westbrook parking lot on June 19, 2023. The shootings happened near the intersection of Maine Street and Bridge Street.

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Two Young Children in the Car at the Time of Shootings

Their 11-year-old and 7-year-old children were in the vehicle and witnessed the murders, said WGME News. Police said Lagrange had no connection with the family.

Suspect Fled on Foot, Injured Bystander and Tackled by Witness

Lagrange fled the scene on foot and police pursued him. He injured a 75-year-old man during the chase. A bystander tackled Lagrange and he was held down by a group of witnesses until officers arrested him.

Facing Multiple Charges

He was taken into custody and charged with two counts of murder, one count of aggravated attempted murder, one count of aggravated assault, one count of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon and one count of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.

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Guilty Plea and Upcoming Sentence

He pleaded guilty to the charges on Monday and will be sentenced at an upcoming court date.