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Police K-9 and suspect killed, deputy wounded during standoff in Maine; baby rescued

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A police K-9 was killed and an officer wounded during an armed standoff in Maine , officials say.

The suspect, 29-year-old Steven Righini , was also killed.

The standoff began on Monday night in Portage Lake , Maine , CBS affiliate WGME reports.

The K-10 was deployed to apprehend Reghini , who fired at the dog, who was struck in the abdomen.

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