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Schools Canceled as Police investigate Gunshots in Fort Kent, Maine
The Fort Kent Police Department said they received several calls reporting gunshots early Friday morning in the area of Pleasant Street, School Street and University Drive.
Schools Canceled for Friday, March 24
Schools elected to close for the day after speaking with police about the situation, said Chief Michael DeLena.
Shots May Have Come from East Maine Street
Through the investigation, police believe the shots came from East Main Street in Fort Kent, according to Chief Delena.
Police: “There is no threat to the public at this time”
Police aid there is no threat to the public. No one was injured as the investigation continues. No additional information has been released.
Assisting Law Enforcement
Multiple agencies and departments assisted including the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office, the Maine Warden Service, the U.S. Border Patrol, ASI and the Fort Kent Fire and Rescue.
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This Fort Kent news story will be updated when more information is released and made available to the media and public. Download the station’s app for free to get breaking news when it happens.
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