The Lewiston Police Department arrested a 14-year-old suspect on Friday after he allegedly shot at an apartment building and two vehicles while attempting to shoot another person.
Police responded at around 11:00 p.m. on Thursday to reports of gunfire in the area of 144 Pierce Street.
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Police arrived to discover two vehicles and an apartment building damaged by gunfire, though no one was reported injured.
Witnesses reported that they saw a young male suspect firing at another individual, but both the alleged shooter and his target fled before the police arrived.
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During the investigation, police determined that the suspect had entered 158 Blake Street and called the Maine State Police Tactical Team to assist in executing a search warrant at the location.
On Friday afternoon, police issued a press release warning that the suspect remained at large and asking anyone with information to come forward.
Following the initial release, police issued an update. They executed a search at 158 Blake Street but did not find the suspect. However, the search revealed information suggesting that the suspect had fled the area and led officers to identify a possible hiding place outside of town.
That information eventually led officers to the 14-year-old suspect, who was taken into custody. He was transported to the Long Creek Youth Development Center, where he is being held.
