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Maine AG Investigates Portland Police Deadly Force Shooting

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 5:36 PM UTC · How we work

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Portland police shot and wounded Brian Oliver after he killed 69-year-old Mark Tschamler on Sept. 21, 2026.
Officers Joseph Lowe and David Moore were placed on administrative leave following the shooting.
The Maine Attorney General’s Office will investigate the deadly-force incident.
Brian Oliver is receiving treatment at Maine Medical Center and faces a murder charge.

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Story summary

Portland police shot and wounded Brian Oliver after he killed 69-year-old Mark Tschamler on Sept. 21, 2026.
Officers Joseph Lowe and David Moore were placed on administrative leave following the shooting.
The Maine Attorney General’s Office will investigate the deadly-force incident.
Brian Oliver is receiving treatment at Maine Medical Center and faces a murder charge.