Randal Hennessey said he shot Douglas Michaud in 2021 because he was afraid for his life – but his testimony doesn’t align with that of other witnesses who described Hennessey as confrontational and threatening.
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Girlfriend of Biddeford landlord says tenant shot him after getting eviction notice
Randal J. Hennessey, 33, is accusing of killing his landlord Douglas ‘Doug’ Michaud Jr. in 2021 on their building’s front porch.
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Biddeford man doesn’t deny killing his landlord, but refuses multiple plea deals
If convicted, prosecutors said they will request a life sentence for Randal J. Hennessey. He doesn’t dispute shooting Douglas Michaud Jr. at least 6 times on their apartment building’s front porch in 2021.
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7 shot when gunfire erupts at pop-up party in Massachusetts
The victims range in age from 17 to 22 years old, officials said. Two of them were in critical condition.
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2 killed and 6 wounded in shooting during a Juneteenth celebration in a Texas park
An altercation began between two groups during a concert at the event and someone started shooting, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said during a news conference at the scene.
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Police identify Michigan splash pad shooter, but there’s still no word on motive
Nine people were injured in Saturday’s shooting, including an 8-year-old boy and his mother, both of whom were said to be in critical condition.
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New Hampshire man pleads guilty in fatal Berwick shooting
In a plea deal with prosecutors, a murder charge against Daniel Lafrenier was dropped to manslaughter in exchange for his guilty plea.
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Family of man shot in Portland confronts his killer in court
Damion Butterfield, 24, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for Derald Coffin’s death in 2022.
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Three deputies shot while responding to northern Illinois home, suspect also wounded, official says
Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle says the deputies were responding to a report that someone inside the home was threatening to kill themself or others.
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Biddeford man accused of shooting landlord 6 times in 2021 is headed to trial
Randal J. Hennessey is accused of killing his landlord, Douglas P. Michaud Jr., in front of his pregnant girlfriend. At a pre-trial hearing Tuesday, attorneys debated what evidence should be allowed at the upcoming trial.