Auburn, Maine Active Shooter & Multiple Explosions

Auburn, Maine Active Shooter & Multiple Explosions

Auburn fire captain Chris Moretto said three explosions rocked the area at about 2:15 a.m., blasts that were believed to be related to the initial fire.

It was unclear if anyone had been injured — there were early reports that a woman was struck by gunfire in the early part of the incident and that she had been taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.

Just before 3 a.m. an additional explosion was heard in the area. Around the same time, more State Police officials were arriving at the scene.

By 3:15 a.m., spark and heavy smoke  could be seen floating over Court Street as the fires raged.

At 3:30 a.m., police encouraged a group of people watching the scene from their porch to go inside and take shelter, preferably in their basement.

At about 4 a.m., Auburn police posted a notice on Facebook alerting the public that the situation was ongoing and that those who live in the area should continue to shelter in place.

Source: Sun Journal