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Leein Hinkley 1 of 2

Gender : Male

Age : 43

Race : White

Date : 06/15/2024

Location : Russell Avenue

City : Auburn

County : Androscoggin

State : Maine

Agency : Maine State Police, Tactical Team

Officer(s) :Scott Duff, Patrick Hall

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after break-in

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Leein Hinkley allegedly broke into a home. When police arrived, the house was on fire and Hinkley fled to a nearby rooftop. Police snipers shot and killed him. Brian Woodbury died in the same event. It is unknown whether he was killed by police or died from some other cause. His body was found in the completely burned house after the standoff.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/public-safety/2024/06/15/auburn-police-cancel-shelter-in-place-order-after-explosions-and-fire-are-reported