A Maine sheriff’s deputy has been identified as the victim who was struck and killed while on the line of duty early Thursday 23rd of September 2021.
According to a report, Gross became the 88th law enforcement officer to die in the line of duty here in Maine – and the first death in the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department in almost 100 years, officials said.
It happened that Luke Gross, a Hancock County Deputy was struck by another vehicle on Route 3 while responding to a report of a vehicle around 4 a.m. on Thursday.
Sheriff Scott Kane said Gross was an 18-year member of the sheriff’s office, a DARE officer, a youth camp volunteer, and a school board member.
“We will miss Luke greatly. He was a great addition to our family at the sheriff’s office and a credit to his profession. The world needs more like Luke in law enforcement and in our communities,” he said.
Janet Mills Maine Governor said in a statement released, “Deputy Gross ended his watch protecting our great state, and his service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. On behalf of the people of Maine, I extend our condolences to his family, loved ones, and colleagues around the state.”