SABATTUS — A man shot and killed his mother before opening fire on passing vehicles and then taking his own life Wednesday afternoon, according to Maine State Police.
The incident occurred around 4:14 p.m. in the 800 block of Middle Road (Route 9) in Sabattus.
Investigators said 29-year-old James Davis III of Sabattus was a passenger in a vehicle driven by his mother, 47-year-old Christine Smith, when he shot her while traveling on King Road at the intersection of Middle Road.
Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.
After the vehicle crossed Middle Road and came to a stop, Davis exited the car and began shooting at passing vehicles.
Katherine Williams, 53, of Sabattus was struck by gunfire while driving on Middle Road and later pronounced dead at Central Maine Medical Center.
Two other drivers, 19-year-old Tyson Turner of Jay and 35-year-old David Wilson of Hartford, were also shot while traveling in separate vehicles.
Both men were transported to Central Maine Medical Center and are expected to survive.
Davis then shot and killed himself, police said.
The three deceased individuals were transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where autopsies will be performed.
Detectives and Evidence Response Technicians with Major Crimes Unit South remained on scene throughout the night, processing evidence and conducting witness interviews.
The Lisbon Police Department, Sabattus Police Department and the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene.
The investigation remains active, according to authorities.
