Massachusetts Man Killed by Police in Maine Following Multi-State Chase

Kenneth Ellis, 52, was shot after allegedly brandishing a knife at officers following a high-speed pursuit that resulted in multiple vehicle collisions.

Kenneth Ellis, 52, was shot and killed by a Fryeburg police officer after leading police on a chase that started in New Hampshire and ended in Maine.
Ellis allegedly refused to pull over and struck multiple vehicles before crashing into a snowbank in front of Norway Savings Bank.
After crashing, Ellis allegedly got out of the truck and brandished a knife as he approached the police officer who then shot him.
An Oxford County sheriff deputy who was helping with the chase crashed into a vehicle that turned in front of him on Main Street in Fryeburg.
The incident is under investigation by the office of the Attorney General and the Maine State Police.

Portland Press Herald