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Police shoot man accused of murdering another man in Maine
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Key Points:
- Portland police responded to a disturbance at 27 Colonial Road on Monday night, where they found Brian Oliver, 41, assaulting 69-year-old Mark Tschamler.
- Oliver was shot by officers after refusing to drop his weapon; Tschamler was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Tschamler, a local handyman and owner of One Call Craftsmen, was remembered as friendly and without known enemies.
- Oliver is in custody and receiving medical treatment, facing murder charges, while officers involved have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by the Maine Office of the Attorney General.
- Police are seeking witnesses or additional information about the incident and have provided a contact number for tips.
