A shooting in Yarmouth has prompted several people to be rushed to the hospital and the southbound lanes of I-295 to be closed off on Tuesday.
Maine State Police are currently investigating the incident near exits 15 and 17/East Main Street. Around 10:30 am local time, the authorities said that at least one person was seriously injured. The exact number of victims has not been revealed by the police.
Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss confirmed with a local news station that two people have been injured and brought to a nearby hospital.
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It is being reported that one person connected to the incident has been detained. One more suspect in the shooting is currently being hunted by the authorities. Multiple K9 units are searching the area for the second potential suspect.
According to Maine’s Total Coverage, one of the vehicles on the scene appeared to have multiple bullet holes in the front windshield. Officers in tactical gear were seen making their way into the woods in search of the suspect. A witness told WMTW that he was headed south when he saw gun smoke from a vehicle.
Exit 17 is currently being used as a detour as the southbound side of I-295 remains closed. Vehicles are also being urged to get off earlier at Exit 20. People in the community have been told to shelter in place.
One firearm has been recovered. “Police advise that there is no active threat to the community now and no need for lockdowns,” the authorities wrote in a Facebook post. “Sections of the interstate will remain closed for a while as police will continue their investigation. Other areas that were closed off will be reopened as soon as possible.”
