Waterville man charged after firing gun at Colby College

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - A Waterville man has been arrested after police responded to a report of gunshots being fired on the Colby College campus early Saturday morning.

Andrew Gifford, 24, has been charged with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.

Police were called to Alfond Apartments, also known as the “Senior Apartments” on campus around 1:30 a.m. to find Gifford being treated for wounds to his head.

Police say Gifford, who is not a Colby student, was at a party at the apartments and got into a fight with two other men, also non-Colby students from Waterville.

Gifford was assaulted by one of the men and responded by firing two rounds from a handgun he was concealing.

Police say both rounds hit the walls of the hallway.

No one was hurt as a result.

Gifford was taken to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries he sustained in the fight.

Gifford’s bail was set at $10,000 cash and he will be taken to the Kennebec County Jail to await arraignment.

The case remains under investigation.

Colby students were asked to shelter in place Saturday morning.

College officials said counseling services will be available Saturday morning for individual and group support.

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