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04-04-2025
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Maine man who killed mom in moving car, passing motorist likely suffered mental crisis, police say
GRAY, Maine (AP) — A passenger in a car in Maine fatally shot his mother before shooting at passing vehicles, killing another motorist and injuring two others, then died by suicide, state police said Thursday. The shootings happened in the central Maine town of Sabattus late Wednesday afternoon, police said. The 29-year-old shooter was a passenger in a vehicle driven by his mother, Christine Smith, 47, of Sabattus, police said in a news release. The shooter, James Davis III of Sabattus, shot and killed Smith and exited the vehicle after it came to a stop, at which point he started shooting at passing vehicles, police said. The shootings killed Katherine Williams, 53, of Sabattus, and injured Tyson Turner, 19, of Jay, and David Wilson, 35, of Hartford, police said. Earlier in the day, Davis was acting erratically at his father's house, Maine State Police Col. William Ross said. Davis was armed with a .357 revolver, an AK-style rifle and, authorities believe, one or two other guns, Ross said. Family members have indicated Davis was experiencing a mental health crisis Wednesday, but it's unclear if he was suffering from a longer-term mental health condition, Ross said. Throughout the day, family members attempted to get in touch with Smith, who was the primary caregiver to Davis and was usually able to calm him down during erratic episodes, Ross said. Smith and Davis also lived together, he said. Davis met up with his mother later in the day and Davis shot Smith with the revolver while she was driving, Ross said. 'A very dynamic scene involving a mother and an adult child. So it has a domestic undertone to it,' Ross said. 'Then you have random acts of violence at people that James Davis III did not know and did not have contact prior to shooting.' After shooting his mother, Davis opened fire at other vehicles with the rifle, Ross said. Those shootings killed Williams, who had no known association with Davis, he said. Williams was the sole occupant of her vehicle, police said. Williams, who went by Kay, was the kitchen manager at two schools in Litchfield, where she had a remarkable ability to build strong connections with students and staff, Superintendent Katherine Grondin said in an email. 'Her kindness and dedication made a lasting impact on our school community, and she will be deeply missed,' Grondin said. 'Our hearts go out to her family as they navigate this loss. It has been a difficult day for all of us as we mourn the passing of a valued and beloved member of our school family.' Davis shot and killed himself after the shootings, police said. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Williams was brought to Central Maine Medical Center after the shooting and pronounced dead, police said. Turner and Wilson were brought to Central Maine Medical Center and are expected to survive, police said. They were traveling in separate cars and were the sole occupants of their vehicles, they said. Police said the shootings remained under investigation Thursday. State police said they had no history of prior contact with Davis. 'The three deceased individuals were transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where autopsies will be performed,' said Shannon Moss, a spokesperson for Maine State Police. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
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03-04-2025
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Maine man shoots, kills mother, passing driver, wounds two others before taking own life
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A man in Maine shot and killed his mother as they were in a vehicle together, before he randomly shot at passing motorists, killing another woman and wounding two other drivers before taking his own life, on Wednesday, authorities said. James Davis III, 29, was a passenger in a car being driven by his mother, Christine Smith, 47, on State Route 9 in Sabattus when he opened fire on her with a revolver around 4:15 p.m., the Maine State Police said. Smith died at the scene. Maine Girl Involved In Trans Athlete Battle Reveals How State's Policies Hurt Her Childhood And Sports Career The vehicle traveled across a road before coming to a stop, at which point Davis got out of the car and began shooting at passing vehicles with an AK-47-style rifle, authorities said. Read On The Fox News App Katherine Williams, 53, who was the sole occupant in her SUV, was shot. Williams' vehicle kept in motion before crashing into a home. She was found and transported to the Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston where she was pronounced dead. Trump Admin Freezes Funding To Maine For Letting Trans Athletes In Girls Sports Two other drivers in separate pickup trucks – Tyson Turner, 19, and David Wilson, 35 – were also shot, police said. Both men called 911 to report the shootings, police said. Both Turner and Wilson were taken by ambulance to Central Maine Medical Center and were expected to survive, state police said. Davis III killed himself after the shootings and died at the scene. Autopsies will be performed on Davis, Smith, and Williams, state police said. Aside from Smith, none of the victims knew Davis, police said. Williams, who went by Kay, was the kitchen manager at two schools in Litchfield, where she had a remarkable ability to build strong connections with students and staff, Superintendent Katherine Grondin said in an email to the Associated Press. "Her kindness and dedication made a lasting impact on our school community, and she will be deeply missed," Grondin said. "Our hearts go out to her family as they navigate this loss. It has been a difficult day for all of us as we mourn the passing of a valued and beloved member of our school family."Original article source: Maine man shoots, kills mother, passing driver, wounds two others before taking own life
Fox News
03-04-2025
- Fox News
Maine man shoots, kills mother, passing driver, wounds two others before taking own life
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A man in Maine shot and killed his mother as they were in a vehicle together, before he randomly shot at passing motorists, killing another woman and wounding two other drivers before taking his own life, on Wednesday, authorities said. James Davis III, 29, was a passenger in a car being driven by his mother, Christine Smith, 47, on State Route 9 in Sabattus when he opened fire on her with a revolver around 4:15 p.m., the Maine State Police said. Smith died at the scene. The vehicle traveled across a road before coming to a stop, at which point Davis got out of the car and began shooting at passing vehicles with an AK-47-style rifle, authorities said. Katherine Williams, 53, who was the sole occupant in her SUV, was shot. Williams' vehicle kept in motion before crashing into a home. She was found and transported to the Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston where she was pronounced dead. Two other drivers in separate pickup trucks – Tyson Turner, 19, and David Wilson, 35 – were also shot, police said. Both men called 911 to report the shootings, police said. Both Turner and Wilson were taken by ambulance to Central Maine Medical Center and were expected to survive, state police said. Davis III killed himself after the shootings and died at the scene. Autopsies will be performed on Davis, Smith, and Williams, state police said. Aside from Smith, none of the victims knew Davis, police said. Williams, who went by Kay, was the kitchen manager at two schools in Litchfield, where she had a remarkable ability to build strong connections with students and staff, Superintendent Katherine Grondin said in an email to the Associated Press. "Her kindness and dedication made a lasting impact on our school community, and she will be deeply missed," Grondin said. "Our hearts go out to her family as they navigate this loss. It has been a difficult day for all of us as we mourn the passing of a valued and beloved member of our school family."
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Yahoo
Driver, infant dead after crash on Lewiston's Grove Street
Mar. 20—LEWISTON — Police are investigating a fatal crash Wednesday night on Grove Street, according to a Lewiston Police Department Facebook post. Tyrell Willigar, 20, of Brunswick was operating his 2016 Toyota Corolla around 10:45 p.m. near 400 Grove St. when his car left the road and struck a tree. Willigar was pronounced dead at the scene. Two passengers, Adaysia Read, 20, and Kinsley Willigar, seven months, were critically injured. Both passengers were transported first to Central Maine Medical Center and then to Maine Medical Center in Portland. Thursday morning police were notified that Kinsley Willigar died and Read remained in critical condition. Police said speed appears to be a contributing factor to the crash, which remains under investigation. Anyone with information should contact Detective Aaron Schmitz at aschmitz@ Copy the Story Link We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others. We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion. You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs. Show less Municipal bans on homeless shelters may be prohibited in Maine Prime Healthcare to move forward with effort to acquire Central Maine Healthcare
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20-03-2025
- Yahoo
20-year-old driver, 7-month-old infant girl killed in Maine crash, police say
A 20-year-old driver and a 7-month-old infant girl have died and the girl's mother remains in critical condition after a single-vehicle crash in Lewiston, Maine, police said. Tyrell Willigar of Brunswick and 7-month-old Kinsley Willigar were identified Thursday as the victims who died in the crash. 'At this point in the investigation, it appears that speed was a contributing factor,' police said Thursday in a post on Facebook. At approximately 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, Lewiston officers were called to the area of 393 Grove St. for a report of a single vehicle that had gone off the road and collided with a tree, police said. When first responders arrived, they found the driver of the 2016 Toyota Corolla, Tyrell Willigar, dead at the scene, police said. Two other occupants, Adaysia Read, 20, and her infant daughter, Kinsley Willigar, were found in critical condition. Both passengers were taken by ambulance to Central Maine Medical Center and ultimately Maine Medical Center. On Thursday morning, police were notified that 7-month-old Kinsley Willigar died. Her mother, Adaysia Read, remains in critical condition, police said. The Lewiston Police Accident Reconstruction Team and the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the crash. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact Det. Aaron Schmitz at aschmitz@ This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
