South Paris Man Dies After Mini Cannon Projectile at Roxbury Fireworks

Joseph Hennessey, a 41-year-old man from South Paris, Maine, died after being struck by a projectile fired from a mini cannon during a private fireworks display in Roxbury. The incident occurred around 9:24 p.m., and Hennessey collapsed at the gathering before emergency responders transported him from the scene, where he was later pronounced dead. An autopsy confirmed that the cause of death was the projectile discharged by the mini cannon. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit, along with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident. Authorities from the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office, MedCare Ambulance, and the Roxbury Fire Department responded to the scene. The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to determine further details.