A state police tactical team found Gerken along Route 116 carrying a knife and acting erratically. A standoff reportedly lasted from mid-morning through about 6 p.m. One of the troopers suffered a superficial knife wound. Gerken was shot dead.
Victim's Name: Shad Gerken
Agency Responsible: Maine State Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: White
Date of Death: September 27, 2014
County: Penobscot
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Rural