Lewiston Police are investigating reports last night, Aug. 23, of shots being fired. They were called to McGraw Park where a back-to-school event was happening, including hundred of children.
Officers were told that a teenage boy began to fire a gun into the air and into the ground.
From the Lewiston Police Department:
This evening at approximately 6:50pm, Lewiston Police responded to a “shots fired” incident at McGraw Park. When police arrived, numerous witnesses reported a shooting that had just occurred during a “Back to School” event. The park was filled with hundreds of people, mostly children, where school supplies were being distributed for the upcoming school year. Witnesses reported a teen male emerged and began to fire in the air and into the ground. A vehicle was struck, but no one was injured. One female was treated at the scene for an asthma attack.
At 7:04pm, Police responded to the area of Pine/Horton St. for another report of “shots fired.” When police arrived, witnesses reported the shots may have come from a vehicle or juveniles that were in the area. No injuries or damage were reported. Both investigations remain active.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Brian Rose: brose@lewistonmaine.gov.
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