Augusta, Maine – A late-night shooting on Flag Street left one man dead and prompted a state homicide investigation Monday.
According to the Augusta Police Department, officers responded at approximately 11:15 p.m. Monday to a report of a shooting at a residence on Flagg Street. When officers arrived, they located an adult male who had suffered a fatal gunshot wound.
The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit – Central responded to assist with the investigation. The victim was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta, where an autopsy was conducted.
Authorities said the cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide. The deceased was identified as 51-year-old Billyjack Curtis of Augusta.
State police said there is no known danger to the public at this time. No arrests have been announced, and investigators have not released information about a suspect or a possible motive.
The investigation remains ongoing, with state and local authorities continuing to gather evidence and conduct interviews. Officials have not said whether the shooting occurred indoors or outdoors or if the victim and suspect were known to each other.
Flagg Street is located in a residential area near local commuter routes, and police activity in the area late Monday night may have been visible to nearby residents and late-shift workers.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Maine State Police or the Augusta Police Department. Additional updates are expected as the investigation continues.
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