Police killings
2013-2020

Shad Gerken

Male, White

Date of the incident: 9/27/2014

Chester, Penobscot, ME
South Chester Road

A state police tactical team found Gerken along Route 116 carrying a knife and acting erratically. A standoff reportedly lasted from mid-morning through about 6 p.m. One of the troopers suffered a superficial knife wound. Gerken was shot dead.