Police killings
2013-2020

Derek Sam

Male, Unknown race

Date of the incident: 5/7/2016

Presque Isle, Aroostook, ME
631 Main St

Sam was shot by Presque Isle police officer Lucas Hafford. Responding to calls about erratic behavior, Hafford encountered Sam carrying a knife and used verbal orders and a stun gun before shooting and killing him, according to police.