Man Dies in Portland Police Shooting After String of Crashes, Armed Vehicle Thefts

1 man dies in Portland officer-involved shooting

Police said a man appeared to reach for a firearm and presented his hands as though he had a firearm in the direction of officers.

Portland police shoot and kill armed man who crashed multiple stolen cars in city’s Old Port District - The Boston Globe

Three officers have been placed on administrative leave, police said.

Armed Suspect Killed in Portland Police Shooting After Alleged Carjackings, Chase Through Downtown

A 37-year-old man was shot and killed by Portland police Thursday night after authorities say he threatened workers with a firearm, stole vehicles at gunpoint, led officers on a pursuit through downtown Portland and then appeared to reach for a weapon while being pursued on foot. Three Portland police officers have been placed on administrative [...] The post Armed Suspect Killed in Portland Police Shooting After Alleged Carjackings, Chase Throu…

Man killed in confrontation with Portland police

Before the fatal encounter Jacob Hastings allegedly had threatened staff at a seafood wholesaler and stole vehicles at gunpoint.

Man dies in Portland police shooting after string of crashes, armed vehicle thefts

A man was shot and killed by Portland police Thursday night after authorities said he threatened workers with a gun, stole vehicles at gunpoint and led officers on a pursuit that ended at the Casco Bay Lines terminal.

Portland police shoot and kill man after chase to Casco Bay Lines terminal

Jacob Hastings, 37, was pronounced dead at the scene late Thursday. The shooting followed a chaotic series of emergency calls about threats, crashes and vehicle thefts.