A Maine sheriff's deputy was hospitalized after being shot in the leg, during an early Wednesday morning disturbance in Minot, a quiet town on the outskirts of Lewiston. The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department received a complaint just after 4 a.m., leading to a confrontation on Woodman Hill Road where the deputy was injured, as NECN reported.
The deputy, whose identity has not been disclosed, was rushed to Central Maine Medical Center and is expected to undergo surgery but will likely survive. Post-altercation, a fire was ignited at the home, with several area fire departments responding to extinguish it, the suspect was subsequently apprehended, and, according to state police there is no ongoing threat to the public.
WABI provided a visual of the scene, sharing an image displaying large flames engulfing the residence as multiple fire crews from surrounding towns labored to supply water. State Police have placed the male suspect in custody but have withheld his name, pending further investigation.
In the aftermath, the Town Office of Minot delayed its opening until 10:00 a.m., as announced on Facebook, online services, however continued to be available. Woodman Hill Road had been closed from Route 121 to Millett Road, to spare room for investigative endeavors but was anticipated to remain closed for several hours, as the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
