Joseph Hennessey, a 41-year-old man from South Paris, Maine, died when he was hit by a projectile during a fireworks display in Roxbury. The incident occurred on Saturday night, leading first responders to be called at 9:24 p.m. Despite transportation to the hospital, Hennessey was pronounced dead. An autopsy confirmed that the cause of death was a projectile discharged from a mini cannon. The major crimes unit of the Maine State Police is currently investigating the incident for further details.
A 41-year-old man in Maine died after being struck by a projectile during a private fireworks display. The incident occurred in Roxbury, Maine.
Joseph Hennessey collapsed at a gathering, and first responders were called to the scene at approximately 9:24 p.m. He was pronounced dead after medical personnel transported him.
An autopsy revealed that Hennessey was killed by a projectile discharged from a mini cannon used in the fireworks display.
The Maine State Police's major crimes unit is investigating the incident further.
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