Kennebec Sheriff Seeks Info on Farmingdale Shooting Incident

Security footage shows 3 people running and 2 firing guns in apartment complex parking lot

Jan. 29, 2026 at 4:07pm

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The Kennebec County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred last Friday evening at a Farmingdale apartment complex. Security camera footage shows three people running through the parking lot, with two of them repeatedly firing pistols toward a building. While shell casings were found, the sheriff's office has not received any complaints from residents about being shot at, leading them to believe the incident may have involved illegal activity.

Why it matters

This type of violent act presents a significant public safety threat, especially in a residential area with many tenants and children present. The sheriff's office is seeking information to identify the individuals involved and put an end to this criminal behavior.

The details

The sheriff's deputies responded to the 60 Hasson St. apartment complex on Friday night after receiving a report of shots fired. They found shell casings but no vehicles or people of interest. The security camera footage shows three people running through the parking lot, with two of them firing pistols multiple times toward a building. At least eight gunshots can be heard in the recording.

  • The incident occurred on Friday night, January 24, 2026.
  • The Hallowell Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle of interest later that same Friday evening.

The players

Kennebec County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

Chris Read

Chief Deputy of the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office, who released a statement about the investigation.

Chris Giles

Chief of the Hallowell Police Department, which conducted a traffic stop related to the investigation.

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What they’re saying

“This type of violent act presents a significant public safety threat that cannot be tolerated.”

— Chris Read, Chief Deputy, Kennebec County Sheriff's Office

What’s next

The Kennebec County Sheriff's Office is seeking any information from the public about the shooting incident and is asking anyone with information to contact Detective Sgt. Scott Mills.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and the community to address gun violence and other criminal activity, especially in residential areas where public safety is of utmost concern.