Man Shot By Portland, Maine Police is Charged With Murder

Two Portland Police Officers are on administrative leave after shooting a man in a Portland apartment during a deadly assault.

Portland, Maine Man Faces Charges for Deadly Assault

Brian Oliver, 41, of Portland, is charged with murder.

He's currently being treated for a gunshot wound at Maine Health Maine Medical Center in Portland.

The victim has been identified as Mark Tschamler, 41.

Portland, Maine Police Shoot a Murder Suspect During a Deadly Assault

The incident began when the Portland Regional Communications Center received a 911 call at approximately 8:16 pm on Monday about a disturbance at 27 Colonial Road.

Portland Police officers responded and met with a tenant, who led the officers into the residence and then ran back towards them, screaming.

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The officers continued into the apartment and encountered Oliver, who officials say was assaulting Tschamler.

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Police ordered Oliver to drop his weapon and shot him when he failed to comply.

Mr. Tschamler was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have not released any information about the circumstances leading up to the assault, whether the two men knew each other, or what weapon Oliver allegedly used.

Oliver is recovering at a Portland hospital and is charged with murder.

2 Portland, Maine Police Officers Placed on Leave After Shooting a Murder Suspect

Officers David Moore and Joseph Lowe have been placed on administrative leave, pending the outcome of an investigation by the Maine Attorney General's Office.

This is standard procedure for any police-involved shooting in Maine.

Portland Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, or has information pertinent to the case, to contact investigators at 207-874-8575.

We'll update this story as more details are released.