News

Police: Man showing off gun accidentally shoots himself

Police: Man showing off gun accidentally shoots himself

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


KILLINGLY, Conn. (AP) A Maine man visiting his sister in Connecticut is facing numerous charges after police say he accidentally shot himself in the thigh while showing off his gun.

Mountain Robicheau, of Wesley, Maine is free on $50,000 bond, according to court records. He appeared in court Tuesday where he faced charges including three counts of carrying a pistol without a permit.

Police responded to the hospital for a report of a person with a gunshot wound to his left thigh. Robicheau told police he was at his sister’s Killingly home and showing her the handgun when his finger slipped.

Latest Headlines

1 hour ago in National, Trending

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Fresh

Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

3 hours ago in Local

Lewiston apartment building hit by gunfire in overnight shooting

Three men accused of firing shots that struck an apartment building in Lewiston overnight Wednesday morning are facing charges.

3 hours ago in Local

Maine Secretary of State pushes back on lawsuit challenging transgender referendum

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says a transgender athlete referendum should appear on the ballot despite a lawsuit claiming many signatures in support of it were invalidated.

21 hours ago in Local

Lewiston Firefighters Credit Quick Response in Saving Home

No injuries were reported.

22 hours ago in Local

Two Teens Arrested in Crime Spree Across Numerous Maine Towns

The investigation remains active, and additional charges may be filed.