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Lawrence Scott

Gender : Male

Age : 61

Race : White

Date : 10/31/2024

Location : Salem Road

City : Phillips

County : Franklin

State : Maine

Agency : Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Jesse Clement

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 10/31/2024, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a man in crisis at a residence on Salem Road in Phillips. Deputies encountered Lawrence Scott, 61, who was reportedly experiencing a severe mental health episode.
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According to police, Scott was armed with a firearm and refused to comply with commands to drop the weapon. During the interaction, Deputy Jesse Clement fired his weapon, striking Scott. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The gun turned out to be a BB gun. He had not been armed.
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The Maine Attorney General's Office is investigating the incident to determine the justification for the use of force, as is standard procedure in officer-involved shootings.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newsbreak.com/bangor-daily-news-1696700/3654715849365-man-dies-after-deputy-shoots-him-in-phillips
https://www.themainewire.com/2024/10/franklin-sheriffs-deputy-shoots-a-man-while-trying-to-stop-him-from-committing-suicide-after-he-refuses-to-put-down-his-gun/