Grandmother Shot Picking Up Son’s Kids from Ex-Wife in Maine

A grandmother was shot and seriously injured while picking up her grandchildren in Avon.

Grandmother Shot Picking Up Son’s Kids

The woman was picking up her son’s children from his ex-wife family when she was shot on Jobie Road on Friday.

Victim’s Son Called the Police

Her son called the police and reported the shooting.

Man Left the Scene in a Vehicle

The male left in a vehicle before police responded to the scene.

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Pulled Over for Police

He stopped and pulled over for officers near 420 Avon Road.

Victim Was Seriously Injured and Airlifted to the Hospital

The mother who was shot was flown by Life Flight to the hospital for medical attention.

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No Threat to the Public

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said there was no threat to the public.

Ongoing Shooting Investigation

All parties are reported to be cooperating with police. The investigation is ongoing.

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Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Responded

Assisting deputies on the scene was the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit - South.