Deputies Justified in Fatal Chase | Portland Maine News

In a high-stakes chase that spanned 27 miles, two deputies fired shots at Dustin Smith after he allegedly led them on a deadly pursuit while armed and resisting arrest. The standoff ended in Augusta when Smith pointed a gun at officers — who say they had no choice but to act to protect their lives. Video footage captures the tense moment and the cruiser ramming his car. Smith was grazed on the shoulder, and authorities concluded the deputies’ actions were justified. Now, he faces multiple charges as this case underscores the perilous realities law enforcement navigates during armed pursuits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://wgme.com/news/i-team/police-shooting-after-augusta-car-chase-ruled-justified-maine-deputies-chelsea More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e57b835472b39020 Report issues to [email protected].