The standoff began with a domestic dispute that escalated when the suspect resisted being taken into custody and fired at officers.

Wild video captured an armed Maine dad’s unhinged rant against abortion and gay rights during a standoff with police — moments before he was shot dead by a SWAT team. Steven Righini, 29, posted a video of himself on X ranting while holding a gun during a standoff with police Monday at his home in Portage Lake,

K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog — he was a dedicated partner, a protector, and a hero,” said Maine State Police Colonel William Ross.