Maine Police Fatally Shoot Gunman After Four-Hour Standoff
Maine Police Fatally Shoot Gunman After Four-Hour Standoff
Maine Police Fatally Shoot Gunman After Four-Hour Standoff
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In Auburn, Maine, a violent standoff between police and Leein Hinkley, 43, ended with Hinkley being shot and killed by state police early Saturday morning. The incident began around 12:57 a.m. when a woman called 911, reporting that Hinkley was attempting to break into her home and gunshots were heard. Hinkley, who had a criminal history and was recently released on bail, engaged in a shootout with police and set fire to two homes. The standoff lasted over four hours, culminating with Hinkley being shot on a rooftop by the Maine State Police Tactical Team at 5:36 a.m. Authorities have launched investigations into the fires, the underlying criminal activities, and the police's use of deadly force.

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