Daniel V. Markey, 59, is charged with the murder of Christopher Nickerson, 39, after allegedly shooting him at Markey’s home in Norridgewock on Saturday. The incident reportedly followed a verbal altercation between Markey and his girlfriend’s son, culminating in gunfire that left Nickerson dead and Markey later turning himself in to police.
According to court documents, witnesses describe a confrontation that escalated outside the home just before the shooting. Markey, who is being held without bail, claimed he acted in self-defense, stating that he feared for his life during their physical exchange. This tragic event marks the second homicide in Norridgewock in a month, raising concerns about domestic violence in the community.
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