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Law enforcement respond to active shooter in Waterville

Law enforcement respond to active shooter in Waterville

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


Police responded to an active shooter situation in Waterville on Tuesday evening.

The Portland Press Herald reports multiple police vehicles and ambulances were seen on College Avenue between the Hazelwood Avenue intersection and the Dairy Queen around 6 p.m.

A negotiations unit van was also seen in the area.

The section of road was closed off, with police directing traffic away from the area. Nearby areas were also taped off.

We’ll have more on this as it develops.

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