Waterville, Maine was shattered Monday when gunfire claimed one life and left another person wounded. State police have confirmed that their Major Crimes Unit is working together with local law enforcement from the Waterville Police Department to piece together the deadly incident.
Details surrounding the shooting are scarce as investigators comb through the scene, as they have not yet disclosed the location where the violence unfolded or the circumstances that led to it. What has been determined, however, is that there appears to be no ongoing threat to the community at large. This was corroborated by a statement by the Maine State Police, which was subsequently confirmed by NECN reporting that officials believe there is "no danger to the public."
The identity of the victims has not been released pending notification of next of kin. Similarly, there has been no information regarding a potential suspect or suspects, as details about what transpired early that morning remain closely guarded by those running the investigation.
Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit at the helm, ensuring that a full investigation is underway. This follows a report from WGME that despite the tragic outcome, the police have yet to provide details about the vicinity of the shooting. With the investigation in its nascent stages, it is expected that additional information will become available as police work to uncover the motive and circumstances behind the shooting.
The story is developing, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
