Poland Shooting Death Ruled a Homicide

Police have identified a person who was fatally shot in Poland.

The Deceased is a Man From Oxford

Maine State Police say the deceased has been identified as Richard Tayman, 51, of Oxford.

Officials Have Ruled the Death a Homicide

The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office called in the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit to assist in the investigation of a shooting at 252 White Oak Hill Road in Poland on Friday, August 2nd, 2024. The deceased was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta, where an autopsy confirmed Tayman's identity and determined he died of a single gunshot wound. The manner of death has been ruled a homicide.

Police Say the Person Responsible is Cooperating

Officials say the person responsible for the shooting is cooperating with the investigation, which is ongoing.

We'll update this story as more details become available.

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