Jason Gora's family reported him missing n Friday, concerned he was a danger to himself. Around 8 p.m. on Sunday, police saw him and tried to stop him, but he fled. Police chased him until he reportedly crossed the centerline of the road with his Jeep Wrangler and collided with a Mechanic Falls police car. He crossed the street and was shot and killed. Details as to what precipitated the killing were withheld by police.
Victim's Name: Jason Gora
Agency Responsible: Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office, Mechanic Falls Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 44
Race: White
Date of Death: February 2, 2020
County: Androscoggin
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: vehicle and gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5496