MSP Investigating Shooting Death in Standish

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at approximately 9:28 PM, Deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Kennie Drive in Standish following a report of an altercation. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased adult male at the residence. A second adult male was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit- South was called to the scene to assist with the investigation.

The deceased was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta, where an autopsy was conducted. The cause of death has been determined to be a gunshot wound, and the manner of death a homicide.

The deceased has been identified as 23-year-old Thomas Foster of Porter. There is no danger to the public. The investigation remains ongoing.

Additional information will be released when it becomes appropriate to do so.