CORINTH, Maine — A quiet Sunday morning in the rural town of Corinth was shattered by gunfire that left one man dead and another in critical condition, according to Maine State Police. The shooting, which unfolded on Main Street shortly before dawn, has sparked a homicide investigation that remains active.
Troopers responded after multiple 911 calls reported gunshots echoing through the community. When officers arrived, they found a man outside a building suffering from a severe gunshot wound. Emergency crews quickly stabilized him before arranging for an airlift to a nearby hospital. Authorities confirmed late Sunday that the man remains in critical condition, though his name has not yet been released.
A search of the building led officers to a tragic discovery inside an apartment unit. The body of 46-year-old Scott Roberts of Glenburn was found at the scene. An autopsy performed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that Roberts died from a gunshot wound, officially ruling his death a homicide. Investigators have not disclosed what may have sparked the violence or the relationship between Roberts and the surviving victim.
As of Sunday evening, no arrests had been made, and police have not identified any suspects. Detectives from the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit are leading the case, reviewing evidence collected at the scene and interviewing witnesses. Officials stressed that while the investigation is ongoing, they believe the shooting was an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the broader community.
Main Street was closed for several hours as crime scene investigators documented the scene, collected shell casings, and searched for firearms. Neighbors reported being startled awake by the sound of multiple gunshots, with several noting how quickly troopers and emergency crews arrived. “It’s not something we’re used to here. Corinth is a quiet place,” one resident told reporters, describing the shock that rippled through the small town.
Authorities are now urging anyone with information to contact state police investigators, emphasizing that even minor details could help piece together what happened. As detectives continue their work, the tragedy has left residents shaken and searching for answers, underscoring how unusual and unsettling such violence is in their tight-knit community.