Maine State Police identify man killed in Standish shooting

Thomas Foster, 23, of Porter was shot Tuesday night during an altercation on Kennie Drive.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 3:39pm

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Maine State Police have identified the victim of a Tuesday Standish homicide as 23-year-old Thomas Foster of Porter. Foster was killed at a residence on Kennie Drive on Tuesday evening. According to a press release from Maine State Police, deputies were called to the scene of a fight and arrived to find Foster's body. A second adult male at the home, who police have not identified, was taken to the hospital with injuries that weren't believed to be life-threatening.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence and the need for thorough investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding such tragic events in Maine communities.

The details

Foster's body was taken to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta, where the cause of death was determined to be a shotgun wound and the manner of death a homicide, according to Shannon Moss, spokesperson for state police. The investigation into the shooting continues.

  • On Tuesday evening, deputies were called to the scene of a fight on Kennie Drive in Standish, Maine.
  • Thomas Foster, 23, of Porter was found dead at the residence.

The players

Thomas Foster

A 23-year-old man from Porter, Maine who was killed in a shooting incident on Kennie Drive in Standish.

Shannon Moss

The spokesperson for the Maine State Police, who provided details about the investigation into Foster's death.

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What’s next

The investigation into the shooting incident on Kennie Drive in Standish, Maine is ongoing.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for continued efforts to address gun violence and ensure public safety in Maine communities.