Court documents: Deputy was shot in the head by assailant
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Court documents indicate a Maine man shot a sheriff's deputy in the head — but don't shed any light on the motive.
A state police affidavit became public Monday as 29-year-old John Williams made his initial court appearance in Augusta, Maine.
Williams is charged with killing 61-year-old Somerset County Cpl. Eugene Cole on April 25 in Norridgewock.
The affidavit indicates Williams then stole the deputy's cruiser, drove to a convenience store and stole some cigarettes. The affidavit indicates he confessed to the killing to friends.
He was captured on the fourth day of a manhunt Saturday.
Williams was not required to enter a plea, and a judge ordered him held without bail.