Authorities are investigating an apparent suicide attempt at a shooting range and gun shop on Wednesday afternoon in Gray.
Several police vehicles and two ambulances were seen at Howell’s Indoor Range & Gunshop on West Gray Road just after 12:30 p.m. Most of the emergency response had cleared up by 2:40 p.m.
Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce confirmed that authorities are investigating a suicide attempt and “there is no evidence of foul play.” He said Thursday that the person was injured by gunfire and is in “very serious condition.”
The store posted on Facebook that it was closing early for the day and planned to reopen Thursday. A woman inside the store Wednesday waved a reporter away when he knocked, and an employee outside declined to speak.

Staff Writer Rory Sweeting contributed to this report.
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IF YOU or someone you know is in immediate danger, dial 911.
FOR ASSISTANCE during a mental health crisis, call or text 888-568-1112. To call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org.
FOR MORE SUPPORT, call the NAMI Maine Help Line at 800-464-5767 or email [email protected].
OTHER Maine resources for mental health, substance use disorder and other issues can be found by calling 211.
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