An early morning house party in Auburn, Maine, turned violent, when an 18-year-old reportedly shot two individuals and stabbed another, according to local police. The Auburn Police Department responded to the scene at 45 Smith Street around 3:20 a.m. yesterday, after receiving reports of a stabbing and gunshot wounds. NBC Boston reports that upon arrival, the police discovered three injured males, two adults and a juvenile, all of whom were transported to Central Maine Medical Center in serious but stable condition.
The suspect, identified as Chase Snow, was taken into custody at the scene. It is alleged that during the altercation, which broke out after a night of partying, Snow stabbed one victim before the other two were fired upon. As per information obtained by WABI TV, Snow faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault, elevated aggravated assault, reckless conduct, and aggravated reckless conduct. He is currently held at Androscoggin County Jail without bail ahead of a court appearance.
Furthermore, the residents of 45 Smith Street, 19-year-old Daniel Day and his mother, 57-year-old Wendy Day, have been charged with furnishing a place for minors to consume alcohol, which led to the party where the violence occurred. The Days, who were also charged, hosted the event that spiraled into violence, as reported by local police. The investigation into the incident continues, with authorities considering additional charges, as the scene and testimonies are further scrutinized.
Authorities are actively investigating this incident, which adds to a disturbing trend in the area, with Auburn police responding to a separate incident of a shooting and an assault altercation on New Year's Day. This marks the second reported shooting in Auburn in just few days. Concerning the recent upswing in violent events, the police have not yet made arrests in the earlier case but have asked the public for assistance in identifying persons of interest related to the shootings. The Auburn police, working in tandem with the Maine State Police major crimes unit and supported by Lewiston police and the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office, remains steadfast in their efforts to bring those responsible to justice.
