Executive Summary
- Victim Identified: Billyjack Curtis, 51, was found deceased in his Augusta home.
- Cause of Death: An autopsy confirmed the victim died from a gunshot wound and ruled the death a homicide.
- Police Response: Officers responded to the Flagg Street residence at approximately 11:15 p.m. Monday.
- Public Safety: Maine State Police stated there is no known danger to the public.
Maine State Police have initiated a homicide investigation after a 51-year-old man was discovered fatally shot inside a residence in Augusta late Monday night, according to official reports released Friday.
Authorities identified the victim as Billyjack Curtis of Augusta. Officers from the Augusta Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at a home on Flagg Street at approximately 11:15 p.m. Upon arrival, law enforcement personnel located Curtis, who had already succumbed to fatal injuries, according to the police statement.
Following a forensic examination, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the cause of death to be a gunshot wound and formally ruled the manner of death a homicide. The investigation is currently being led by the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit – Central.
Investigative Outlook
While the investigation remains active, state police have indicated that there is no known danger to the public at this time, suggesting that authorities do not believe an indiscriminate threat exists. Detectives are currently working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident on Flagg Street. As of the latest update, no arrests have been announced.
