Man Shot by Police After Standoff on Bridge

A man from New Hampshire, who allegedly killed his wife and 8-year-old son, was fatally shot by police during a standoff on the Piscataqua River Bridge in Maine. The incident began when the man called authorities to report that he had an argument with his wife, leading to the discovery of her body at their home. After driving nearly two hours to the bridge, he was confronted by law enforcement; negotiations failed when he exited his vehicle and pointed a gun at officers. Maine and New Hampshire state troopers responded with deadly force, resulting in the man's death, while his son was found deceased in the backseat of the vehicle. Authorities confirmed that the child's death was not a result of the officers' actions. An investigation into the deaths of the wife and child is ongoing, while the troopers involved have been placed on administrative leave as per protocol.