PORTLAND, Maine -- A nine-year veteran of the Portland Police Department has died in what is being called an accidental shooting.
Westbrook Police say at 11:30pm Monday, they responded to a reported shooting at 31 Deer Hill Circle. When the police showed up, they discovered Portland Police Sergeant Robert Johnsey unconscious with a bullet wound to his leg.
The officers administered first aid until an ambulance arrived. Johnsey was transported to Maine Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries soon after.
Investigators say it appears Sgt. Johnsey was working with his duty weapon when it accidentally went off.
Portland Police Chief Tim Burton calls Johnsey, a kind and lovable person, a good cop and a good friend.
Sgt. Johnsey was a nine year veteran of the force. He was a member of the Honor Guard, the Crisis Intervention Team and was the supervisor of the caninie unit. He also received several commendations, recognitions and letters of appreciation from the public.
Prior to his time with Portland PD, Johnsey was enlisted in the Army National Guard and was a member of the 143rd Military Police Company. He served in operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Sgt. Johnsey is survived by his wife and two children.
Republished with permission of WCSH-TV.
