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Augusta homicide under investigation

Augusta homicide under investigation

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Maine State Police are investigating a homicide in Augusta.

Police initially reported finding one man dead after a report of an incident Monday night on Flagg Street.

On Friday, police identified the victim as 51-year-old Billyjack Curtis of Augusta, who died of a gunshot wound.

Police say more information will be released when appropriate but there’s no known danger to the public.

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