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Fatal shooting of Aroostook County man who shot deputy, police dog was justified, Maine AG says

The Maine Attorney General found the police response justified after Steven Righini shot a deputy and a police dog during a 12-hour standoff, officials said.

Summary by Portland Press Herald
Steven Righini, 29, of Portage Lake, was killed by police officers on Feb. 3 after an hourslong standoff.

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Bangor Daily NewsBangor Daily News
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State finds police justified in fatally shooting Portage man in February standoff

The ruling comes nine months after the standoff that riveted the small Aroostook County town.

·Bangor, United States
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Fatal shooting of Aroostook County man who shot deputy, police dog was justified, Maine AG says

Steven Righini, 29, of Portage Lake, was killed by police officers on Feb. 3 after an hourslong standoff.

·Lewiston, United States
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Maine AG's Office report says authorities were justified in shooting a man in Portage Lake

PORTAGE LAKE -- The Maine Attorney General's Office has ruled that law enforcement was justified when they shot and killed an Aroostook County man back in February.

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Portland Press Herald broke the news in Portland, United States on Friday, November 7, 2025.
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