Lewiston Police Arrest 13-Year-Old in Shooting That Injured 14-Year-Old
City leaders say the case underscores rising youth gun violence.
Overview
- A shooting at 4 Avon St. on Thursday left a 14-year-old with a leg wound that doctors at Central Maine Medical Center described as stable.
- Detectives arrested a 13-year-old on Friday on a charge of elevated aggravated assault.
- Both teens tied to the case are held at the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland.
- Police also arrested a 15-year-old on a charge of carrying a concealed handgun, and investigators said they recovered three handguns and later found two were stolen.
- Mayor Carl Sheline condemned youth gun violence, and police said the investigation remains active as they ask anyone with information to contact detectives.