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Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit investigating dead body found in Machias

NEWS CENTER Maine crews saw what appeared to be a body removed from the ground and loaded into a hearse Thursday afternoon.

MACHIAS, Maine — Part of High Street in Machias was closed throughout the day Thursday as the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit investigate a death.

Officials had not released any information by late afternoon, but NEWS CENTER Maine crews saw what appeared to be a body on the ground, and then watched what appeared to be a body loaded into a hearse that then drove away.

Neighbors reported hearing what sounded like multiple gunshots fired at around 12:30 a.m. Thursday.

State police had not released any information as of 5:45 p.m.

This story will be updated.

Credit: Machias Valley News Observer

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