WESTBROOK, Maine — The man facing charges for shooting and killing a couple in front of their children in Westbrook back in 2023 is now pleading guilty.

Marcel Lagrange, 26, entered the plea in front of a judge Monday morning.

Police said Lagrange reportedly confronted 37-year-old Brittney Cockrell and 41-year-old Michael Hayter while they were in a car with their two children in Westbrook on June 19, 2023.

Prosecutors in December 2024 alleged that Lagrange fatally shot Cockrell and Hayter while they were sitting in their car and attempted to shoot their 11-year-old son before his gun jammed.

According to court documents, Lagrange was subdued quickly after the weapon malfunctioned.

Lagrange was charged with two counts of intentional or knowing murder, aggravated attempted murder, agg

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