HOLLIS (AP) — Maine State Police say a Hollis man has been shot and killed in an armed confrontation with police.

Authorities say 61-year-old John Knudsen was shot after he fired a handgun toward troopers outside of his home on Friday. Police say he came to the doorway of his home, made comments to police and then fired a shot.

Police say Trooper Tyler Stevenson fired back, hitting Knudsen.

Troopers had been called to the home Friday morning by Knudsen’s wife who said he had threatened her and then fired a shot.

Stevenson, who was not injured, is a nine-year veteran of the State Police and member of its tactical team.

Police say the Maine attorney general’s office is investigating, which is standard procedure in all police shootings.