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

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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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Corporal Eugene Cole