That's when two Westbrook officers, Sergeant Brian Grasser and Officer Maxwell Sawyer, shot Nichols. He died at the scene. Both officers were placed on administrative leave, which is protocol ...

ALSO READ: Rockland police arrest man out on bail after finding 20 grams of crack cocaine That's when two Westbrook policemen, Sargeant Brian Grasser and Officer Maxwell Sawyer shot Nichols.

Nichols then allegedly armed himself with a metal object and approached the officers, ignoring their commands. Westbrook Sgt. Brian Grasser and Officer Maxwell Sawyer then shot Nichols.

Westbrook police Sgt. Brian Grasser and Officer Maxwell Sawyer then shot Nichols, who was pronounced dead at the scene after the officers and other emergency responders attempted first aid care.