On March 5, 2025 @ 08:20 am, the Machias Police Department responded to a complaint
at Sunrise Residents located at 19 Lyons Street in Machias. Staff had reported that the
resident of apartment #1 was out of control and making threats to staff.
The occupant was identified as Devon Andrews (50 YOA). Andrews had made comments
to staff that he was in possession of multiple firearms and “all hell was going to break
loose”.
MPD Officers arrived on scene and began a dialog with Andrews through his door. Andrews
told Officers that he “had five loaded firearms and that all hell was about to break loose”.
After several minutes of attempting to de escalate, Andrews stopped talking with Officers.
MPD evacuated the occupants of the building and secured a perimeter. The Maine State
Police Tactical Team was briefed and responded to the scene. Machias Police obtained
both a search warrant for the residence along with an arrest warrant for Andrews. The
warrant was charging Terrorizing, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and
creating a police standoff.
Approximately 8 hours later, the Maine State Police Tactical Team made entry into the
apartment to find Andrews was deceased by his own hand.
The investigation is ongoing.