Lewiston Police are investigating an overnight shooting, Sept. 3, downtown on Pierce Street. 24-year-old Abdiraham Duale of Lewiston sustained seven gunshot wounds and is in serious condition Maine Medical Center.
From the Lewiston Police Department:
Just after 11:00 p.m. last night, Lewiston Police were dispatched to the area of 110 Pierce Street following a report of a shooting. While officers were enroute, they learned that the victim had entered a vehicle and was being transported to the hospital. Investigators later located the victim, identified as 24-year-old Abdiraham Duale of Lewiston, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Duale had sustained seven gunshot wounds and was subsequently transferred to Maine Medical Center for further treatment. His injuries are considered serious but not life-threatening. It should be noted that St. Mary’s Hospital briefly went into “lockdown” due to the unannounced arrival of a gunshot victim. The investigation remains active.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Tyler Martin at tmartin@lewistonmaine.gov or leave an anonymous tip at 513-3194.
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