Authorities seek information after Farmingdale apartment shooting

Security footage shows two people firing shots outside a large apartment building in Farmingdale, Maine

Jan. 31, 2026 at 1:15am

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Law enforcement in Kennebec County, Maine is asking residents for tips after shots were fired outside a large apartment building in Farmingdale on Friday night. Security camera footage shows three people running through the parking lot, with two of them apparently shooting towards the building. A subsequent traffic stop led to the arrest of an Augusta man on unrelated warrants, but police are still seeking information from the public about the shooting incident.

Why it matters

Incidents of gun violence and property damage raise public safety concerns in the Farmingdale and Augusta communities. The Kennebec County Sheriff's Office is hoping to gather more information from residents to help identify the individuals involved and determine the circumstances behind the shooting.

The details

According to reports, the security footage shows three people running through the parking lot of the large apartment building on Hasson Street in Farmingdale. Two of the individuals appear to be shooting towards the building. A traffic stop later that night led to the arrest of an Augusta man on unrelated warrants, but police have not yet determined if he was involved in the shooting incident.

  • The shooting incident occurred on Friday night, January 27, 2026.
  • Police made an arrest related to unrelated warrants following a traffic stop later that night.

The players

Kennebec County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident and seeking information from the public.

Augusta man

An individual arrested on unrelated warrants following a traffic stop after the shooting, but whose involvement in the incident is still under investigation.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property or endanger public safety in our communities.”

— Sheriff Ken Mason, Kennebec County Sheriff

What’s next

The Kennebec County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information about the shooting incident or the individuals involved to contact them immediately. Detectives are reviewing the security footage and following up on leads in an effort to identify the suspects and determine a motive for the shooting.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges communities like Farmingdale and Augusta face in addressing gun violence and property crimes. Local law enforcement is seeking the public's assistance to help solve this case and maintain public safety in the area.