Two officers responded for reports of a domestic violence disturbance. Police said Officer John Lash was the first to arrive at the residence and was shot in the back during an armed confrontation with Jon Alspaugh, 57. Lash then shot and killed Alspaugh.
Victim's Name: Jon Alspaugh
Agency Responsible: Waldoboro Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 57
Race: White
Date of Death: January 22, 2017
County: Lincoln
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2233
Geography: Rural