Teen Shot in Lewiston; Police Detain Several Juveniles, Recover Firearms

Lewiston police arrest 2 teens after Thursday shooting that injured 14-year-old

Police also seized 3 firearms while investigating the shooting.

14-year-old boy shot in Lewiston

A 14-year-old boy was shot in Lewiston on Thursday afternoon. The 13-year-old suspect has been charged with elevated aggravated assault, according to the Lewiston Police Department. The suspect allegedly shot the boy in the leg about 4:30 p.m. on Avon Street. Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots, screaming and many other teens running from the scene. He was taken to Central Maine Medical Center, where he was in stable condition. Police de…

Teen Shot in Lewiston as Police Recover Three Firearms, Detain Several Teens

LEWISTON, Maine — Lewiston police are investigating after a 14-year-old boy was shot Thursday afternoon on Avon Street. The Lewiston Police Department responded to 4 Avon St. at approximately 4:30 p.m. on May 7, 2026, after receiving reports of screaming and multiple gunshots. According to witnesses, several teenagers were seen fleeing the area. When officers [...] The post Teen Shot in Lewiston as Police Recover Three Firearms, Detain Several T…

Teen shot in Lewiston; police detain several juveniles, recover firearms

Lewiston police are investigating after a 14-year-old was shot Thursday afternoon, with several teens detained and three firearms recovered.

Teen shot in Lewiston

Witnesses said the teen staggered up West Bates Street to an apartment house before collapsing in a driveway.

Shooting in Lewiston leaves teen injured, several others detained

Lewiston police said they received reports of screaming and multiple gunshots on Avon Street. Witnesses reported seeing several teenagers fleeing the area.