(Maine) Manhunt underway for man who allegedly shot, killed Somerset County Sheriff's corporal

[Botany]

Source: CBS Ch 13 WGME

NORRIDGEWOCK (WGME) – A Somerset County Sheriff's corporal has been shot and killed in Norridgewock, according to the Somerset County Sheriff's Office.

An active manhunt is underway for the suspect, who is considered armed and dangerous.

Maine State Police say between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. Wednesday, Somerset County Sheriff's Corporal Eugene Cole was shot and killed in Norridgewock.

Police say the suspect involved in the shooting stole Cole’s fully marked cruiser, drove to the Cumberland Farms in Norridgewock and committed a theft.

The suspect then fled Cumberland Farms driving Cole’s cruiser.

Read more: http://wgme.com/news/local/manhunt-underway-for-man-who-allegedly-shot-killed-somerset-county-deputy

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Never forget that the man and women of law enforcement do tough and dangerous
work every day.


Corporal Eugene Cole

[CherokeeDem]

1. So sad....

I know there are a lot of bad cops... but they aren't all that way.

They are the thin blue line between civilized society and anarchy.

Some just do their jobs the best they can.

RIP Corporal Cole....

[Botany]

2. Lots of good cops too.

We lost two good ones in Central Ohio a few months ago.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/02/11/please-help-my-husband-shot-the-police-two-ohio-officers-killed-after-911-hang-up-call/?utm_term=.dd97bd6db7b4

[CherokeeDem]

3. There are....

I have friends and family members who have been police officers from uniform to detective. There are some very good ones.

So sorry to hear about these officers. My cousin is married to a former Sandusky detective. Great guy...

[kag]

4. This is why, when I do hear about

dirty cops, it pisses me off so much. Because all of the good ones, who risk their lives for the rest of us, get lumped in.

Rest in Peace Corporal Cole.

[GreenPartyVoter]

5. Stopped at that Cumby's many times during my trips to and from UMF. I am

so sorry for the Corporal and his family.

[jpak]

6. The happened near my home

Driving to Bangor this AM, I noticed lots of cop cars headed in the opposite direction.

When I got to work, I pulled up the local newspaper on-line.

Pretty damned sad and shocking - this kind of thing is rare in Maine. The last one occurred 29 years ago.

On the way home, there was a MASSIVE police road block in Skowhegan - lots of cops with their game-faces on.

Everybody is spooked here....

[Demonaut]

7. I hope they catch the piece of shit