Shelter-in-Place Ordered After North Windham Shooting
Hey everyone, I want to bring you up to speed on a developing situation in Windham, Maine. Earlier this afternoon, a serious incident happened on Route 302 in North Windham, prompting local authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for parts of Windham and Raymond. The alert went out around 4 p.m. Friday and asked residents to stay indoors, lock their doors, and report any suspicious activity immediately to 911.
The situation began when police responded to reports of a shooting in North Windham. Officials haven’t yet confirmed whether the shooting resulted in any fatalities, but a photographer at the scene did report seeing a body covered with a tarp in the middle of the road. Route 302 was closed at Landing Road, and the closure was expected to last for an extended period while law enforcement searched for a person believed to be connected to the shooting.
According to the Cumberland County Regional Communications Center, the shelter-in-place applies to Route 302 from Route 85 in Raymond to White Bridge Road in Windham, including nearby side streets. An official message sent through the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System read: “Gunman at large in North Windham. Shelter indoors, lock doors. Report suspicious behavior to 911. Last seen Windham/Raymond line. Stay inside. Tune to local news or Windham PD for updates.”
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Sheriff Kevin Joyce of Cumberland County has confirmed that law enforcement agencies are actively searching for the suspect. As of the afternoon, authorities were trying to locate a vehicle that fled the scene after the shooting. Maine State Police have been assisting the Windham Police Department, and deputies have been canvassing the surrounding areas in Raymond. Helicopters have been spotted over the scene, and officers have been using back roads, canines, and tracking efforts to locate the individual.
Sheriff Joyce emphasized that residents should stay inside, remain vigilant, and report anything unusual in their neighborhoods. He noted that even small details, like a taxi picking someone up or a stranger in the area, could help authorities locate the suspect. The situation is made more complicated by the heavy traffic on Route 302, which is a busy summer thoroughfare. With lakes and wooded areas nearby, the suspect could potentially move quickly and evade immediate detection.
Authorities have confirmed that 40 to 60 officers from the sheriff’s office, state police, and surrounding departments are involved in the search, and more aerial support may be deployed if necessary. The goal remains to protect the public while tracking down the individual responsible for the shooting.
Residents in the area are advised to stay indoors, keep doors locked, and avoid wandering around rural areas. Anyone with information about the incident or the suspect’s vehicle is urged to contact Maine State Police at 207-624-7076. This remains an active situation, and updates are expected as law enforcement continues their investigation.
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