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Michael D. Harmon

Case from Sanford, ME dated Dec 28, 2016

Victim Details

Michael Harmon

Male

White / Caucasian

Sanford

ME

2016-12-28

71

Michael

D. Harmon

Yes

07/15/2026

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In the quiet town of Sanford, Maine, a visit between friends on December 28, 2016, turned into an unforeseen tragedy, ending the life of 71-year-old Michael Harmon, a white male. The day's events unfolded at Harmon's residence where he was hosting a father and his 16-year-old son, who were acquaintances. The friendly gathering took a somber turn when Harmon decided to show the teenager a handgun.

In a sequence of events that would prove fatal, the firearm discharged while the young man wa ...
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  • The Portland Press Herald: Handgun discharges, killing Press Herald columnist M.D. Harmon at his home - The Portland Press Herald
  • Boston.com: Former Maine columnist fatally shot while showing boy a gun
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