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Active Shooter in Auburn, Maine Fatally Shot by Police After Explosions and Standoff

Jun 15, 2024, 09:18 PM

An active shooter in Auburn, Maine, engaged in a standoff with police early Saturday, resulting in multiple homes burning down. The suspect shot at propane tanks while exchanging fire with the police, causing a series of explosions. A Maine State Police tactical team fatally shot the man on a rooftop after an hourslong standoff. Authorities reported that two homes burned down and one person who fought with the shooter remained missing. The motive for the incident remains unclear, and a shelter-in-place order was canceled later in the day.