On Monday, February 2, 2026, at approximately 11:15 pm., the Augusta Police Department responded to a shooting at a residence on Flagg Street in Augusta.

Upon arrival, officers located a deceased adult male.  The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit – Central responded to assist with the investigation.  The deceased was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where an autopsy was conducted.  The cause of death has been determined to be a gunshot would and the manner of death a homicide.  The deceased has been identified as Billyjack Curtis, 51, of Augusta.  There is no known danger to the public.  The investigation remains ongoing.  Additional information will be released when it becomes appropriate to do so.

For more information on this homicide, please visit post herein dated February 3, 2026.