Police say a man suspected of fatally shooting his wife and daughter on Sunday in a residential area of Bath died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The shootings in a residential neighborhood were reported shortly before 7 a.m., said Shannon Moss, spokesperson for the Maine Department of Public Safety.
Police identified the homicide victims as Lisa Bailey, 58, and her daughter 32-year-old Jennifer Bailey of Bath. The suspect is 66-year-old Michael Bailey of Bath. He was married to Lisa and father of Jennifer, police said.
Bath Police went to 10 Crawford Drive in Bath after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arriving, officers from the Bath and Brunswick Police Departments and deputies from the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office located the two women suffering from gunshot wounds. Lifesaving efforts were made, but both women were pronounced dead at the scene.
Reports initially indicated the suspect fled the home following the shooting. The Maine State Police Tactical Team was called and located Michael Bailey deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the residence at 10 Crawford Drive.
Residents in the area were initially asked to shelter in place, remove keys from vehicles, lock all doors and remain in their homes away from windows.
In an update at just after 9 a.m., Bath police said there was no danger to the public and lifted the shelter-in-place order.
The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit and the Bath Police Department continue to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police Major Crimes at 207-624-7143 or the Bath Police Department at 207-443-8339.
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