News

Former UMaine football player killed in shooting in Philadelphia

Former UMaine football player killed in shooting in Philadelphia

Photo: clipart.com


PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WGAN) A former UMaine football player is dead after a shooting in Philadelphia.

Zaire Williams played for the Black Bears as a running back during the 2016 season. Police say he was shot in the head around 4 a.m. Monday. He was taken to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Williams transferred to UMaine in 2016 after playing two seasons at Temple University. He left school prior to the 2017 season after failing to meet academic requirements.

There’s no word on a suspect or a motive in the killing.

Latest Headlines

22 minutes ago in Local

Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

Fresh

Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.

2 hours ago in Local

Two Arrested in Gardiner for Drug Dealing, Gun Charges

Fresh

Officers say they saw what looked like illegal drugs at the residence.

5 hours ago in Local

New Hampshire Man Dead in I-95 Crash in Newport

Maine State Police say they were on their way to assist a stopped car in the travel lane of I-95.

5 hours ago in Local

Casco Bay Lines considers another fare hike for passengers

Riding the ferry in Casco Bay could get more expensive as the ferry line considers a 21 percent increase for passenger fares.

5 hours ago in Local

Sen. Collins’ office says remark about not seeking another term after November was an “off-hand comment”

Sen. Susan Collins is walking back her comment that she would only serve one more term if elected in November.