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In Maine, a tragic incident unfolded when a man fatally shot his mother inside their vehicle. Subsequently, he randomly targeted passing motorists, resulting in the death of another woman and injuries to two other drivers, before ending his own life on Wednesday, according to authorities. 

James Davis III, aged 29, was traveling as a passenger with his mother, Christine Smith, 47, along State Route 9 in Sabattus. Around 4:15 p.m., he used a revolver to shoot her, as stated by the Maine State Police. 

Smith died at the scene.

Two other drivers in separate pickup trucks – Tyson Turner, 19, and David Wilson, 35 – were also shot, police said. 

Both men called 911 to report the shootings, police said. Both Turner and Wilson were taken by ambulance to Central Maine Medical Center and were expected to survive, state police said.

Davis III killed himself after the shootings and died at the scene. Autopsies will be performed on Davis, Smith, and Williams, state police said.

Lisbon Police Chief Ryan McGee speaks at a news conference in Gray, Maine, on Thursday  (AP Photo/Patrick Whittle)

Aside from Smith, none of the victims knew Davis, police said. 

Williams, who went by Kay, was the kitchen manager at two schools in Litchfield, where she had a remarkable ability to build strong connections with students and staff, Superintendent Katherine Grondin said in an email to the Associated Press. 

“Her kindness and dedication made a lasting impact on our school community, and she will be deeply missed,” Grondin said. “Our hearts go out to her family as they navigate this loss. It has been a difficult day for all of us as we mourn the passing of a valued and beloved member of our school family.”