AUBURN, Maine — Auburn police have issued a notice for people in the area of Gillander Avenue to shelter in place while they respond to the scene of what they're calling an "armed incident."
As of Tuesday morning, Gillander Avenue remains closed, as well as a portion of Gamage Street from Park Avenue to Grandview Avenue. Park Avenue has also been closed to through traffic from Lake Street to Summer Street, according to a post from the police department on Facebook.
"Affected neighbors have been evacuated; others have been notified to shelter in place until further notice," the post stated.
The Maine State Police tactical team and crisis negotiators are at the scene, according to Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss.
According to Tim Cougle, the Auburn deputy police chief, dispatch received a call about a gunshot reportedly heard at about 2 p.m. inside a residence on Gallander Avenue, but it is not clear who is inside the residence. Early indications suggest a single shot was fired, which struck the vehicle of the person who reported the incident, Cougle said. The individuals involved in the incident are believed to know each other, Cougle said, and it is not believed to be a random act.
"Communication with the suspect has been established," Auburn police said in an update Tuesday morning. "However, he remains highly uncooperative with law enforcement negotiators."
Police said they would provide information for a local hotel that is offering a discounted rate to those who were evacuated due to the incident.
This story is developing and will be updated as information becomes available.