Limerick Maine Man Charged With Attempted Murder

A Limerick man is charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing a gun during an altercation.

Limerick Incident Began With an Alleged Altercation Between 2 People

Steven Henry, 57, of Limerick was arrested Saturday, charged with attempted murder, reckless conduct with a firearm, and discharge of a firearm near a dwelling.

Maine State Police received a report of shots fired in front of a home at 17 Prokey Drive in Limerick at approximately 3:15 Saturday afternoon. Maine Department of Public Safety Spokesperson Shannon Moss says the incident began when Henry was allegedly seen doing a burnout in his vehicle near the house.

Suspect Allegedly Shot a Gun During the Argument With a Homeowner

Authorities say when the homeowner went outside, an altercation ensued, and Henry allegedly discharged a firearm, before leaving the scene.

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When a State Trooper found the suspect vehicle, a short time later, on Shaving Hill Road in Limington, both the driver and a passenger were outside the maroon Nissan Titan pickup truck. They tried to flee in the truck but didn't get far.

Maine State Police K-9 Located the Suspect Vehicle

With the assistance of a Maine Game Warden, both people were located and detained nearby. The handgun that's believed to have been used in the incident was found by a State Police canine about 40 yards away.

Police determined the passenger was not present at the time of the shooting, so no charges have been filed against them. Henry was taken into custody without incident and transported to the York County Jail.

This investigation is ongoing.

We'll update this story as more details become available.