Police investigating death at Portland, Maine group home

Portland police are investigating a death at a Shalom House group home on Woodford Street in Portland, Maine.

Multiple local outlets reported that detectives and evidence technicians were processing the scene after the death was reported. Police have said there is no danger to the public.

Shalom House operates residential properties and mental health-related housing services in Portland. Its Woodford Street location is one of those residential treatment properties.

So far, police have not released the identity of the person who died, the cause of death or any information suggesting a suspect. The case remains an active investigation.

The key unanswered question is whether the death is natural, accidental or potentially criminal. Police have said more information may be released later.