New York Man Fatally Shot by Skowhegan Police Officer

30-year-old Kenneth Ortega of New York died after being shot by a Skowhegan police officer, Saturday night, Feb. 7. The incident occurred at Redington-Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan.

Ortega allegedly shot a gun in the air then pointed it in the direction of officers.

The officer who shot him has been placed on administrative leave. The incident will be investigated by the Maine Attorney General’s Office.

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