An armed confrontation reportedly took place, how it began is unclear. Wilcox allegedly waved a gun and fired shots into the air and ground. Deputies claim Wilcox threatened officers with a gun. Matthew Cummings shot and killed Wilcox.
Agency: Aroostook County Sheriff's Office
Motive: person with a gun
Confrontation Type: Person with a Weapon
Service Call: Unavailable
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Shannon M. Wilcox
Death Date: July 8, 2021
County: Aroostook
Gender: Male
Age: 53
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Washington Post Database ID: 7016