US EditionMaine Man Struck, Killed by Projectile From 'Mini Cannon,' Police Say
ROXBURY, MAINE, JUL 26 – Joseph Hennessey, 41, died after a mini cannon projectile struck him during a private fireworks event, with authorities continuing an active investigation into the incident.
- During a private fireworks event, Maine Department of Public Safety officials said Joseph Hennessey, 41, was struck by a mini cannon projectile and died in Roxbury on July 26.
- In Oxford County, Maine, officials said this is not the first firework-related incident this month, though the most tragic, following a mortar failure during a July 4 display at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry that injured three members of Central Maine Pyrotechnic.
- Autopsy from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta found he died after being struck by a projectile during the display, and first responders transported Hennessey before he was pronounced dead.
- Despite initial findings, the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit and the State Fire Marshal's Office are continuing to investigate the incident and said there is not yet any indication whether charges will be filed.
- With no set timeline, the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit announced Wednesday that the case remains under active investigation.
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Maine man struck, killed by projectile from 'mini cannon', police say
By Russ Reed Click here for updates on this story ROXBURY, Maine (WMTW) — Maine State Police officials say the death of a man is under investigation after investigators discovered that he was struck and killed by a “mini cannon” projectile during a private fireworks display in Oxford County. Police said that shortly before 9:25 p.m. Saturday, the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office, MedCare Ambulance Service and Roxbury Fire Department responded …
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