Police Investigating Shots Fired Call Near Allen Avenue Church

February 16, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media

Portland, Maine

Portland Police are investigating a reported shots-fired incident on Allen Avenue after officers later found damage to a glass door at a church that investigators believe is connected to the initial call.

Key Points

• Initial call: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, 10:54 p.m.

• Initial location: Area of 91 Allen Avenue, Portland

• Initial response: Officers canvassed but did not locate damage at that time

• Follow-up: Friday, Feb. 13, officers responded to the Seventh-day Adventist Church at 91 Allen Avenue for a shattered glass door believed struck by a projectile

• Enforcement activity: Monday, Feb. 16, Portland Police Special Reaction Team (SRT) executed a high-risk search warrant on Allen Avenue and conducted two high-risk traffic stops believed connected

• Targeting: Police said it does not appear the church was specifically targeted

• Status: Investigation ongoing

• Tips: (207) 874-8575 or text PPDME to 847411

Incident Overview

Portland Police said they responded late Thursday night to the area of 91 Allen Avenue for a report of shots fired. Officers canvassed the area but did not locate any damage at that time.

Follow-Up and Investigative Actions

Police said that on Friday, officers responded to the Seventh-day Adventist Church at 91 Allen Avenue for a report of a shattered glass door that appeared to have been struck by a projectile. Investigators believe the damage is related to the report from the previous evening.

On Monday, Portland Police said the department’s Special Reaction Team executed a high-risk search warrant on Allen Avenue and conducted two high-risk traffic stops believed to be connected to the incident.

Investigation Status

Police said the church does not appear to have been specifically targeted. The investigation remains ongoing.

How to Submit Tips or Information

Call: (207) 874-8575

Text: Keyword PPDME to 847411

Credit: Portland Police Department