Man Found Dead Following Report of Gunfire in Brunswick; Resident Arrested

September 1, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media

Brunswick, Maine

An adult man was found dead early Tuesday morning after Brunswick Police responded to a 911 call reporting gunfire at a Valerie Avenue residence.

Police say the resident of the property was taken into custody on charges related to the incident. Authorities have not yet released the identities of either person or specified the charges filed.

Key Points

• Incident reported: Tuesday, September 1, at approximately 12:48 a.m.

• Location: 5 Valerie Avenue, Brunswick

• Officers responded following a 911 call reporting gunfire

• An adult male was found deceased on the property

• The resident was taken into custody on charges related to the incident

• Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit is assisting with the investigation

• Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office also responded

• An autopsy will be conducted to confirm identity and determine cause and manner of death

• Authorities say there is no known danger to the public

• Investigation remains ongoing

Officers Respond to Reported Gunfire

Brunswick Police responded to 5 Valerie Avenue at approximately 12:48 a.m. after receiving a 911 call reporting gunshots.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male deceased on the property.

According to authorities, the resident of 5 Valerie Avenue was taken into custody on charges related to the incident and transported to the Cumberland County Jail.

No additional information regarding the charges or circumstances surrounding the man’s death has been released.

Major Crimes Unit Assisting

The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit and Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to assist Brunswick Police with the investigation.

The deceased man was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta, where an autopsy will be conducted to confirm his identity and determine the cause and manner of death.

Authorities said there is no known danger to the public.

Investigators are asking anyone with pertinent information about the incident to contact the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit at 207-624-7076, Extension 9.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Credit: Maine State Police / Brunswick Police Department