Maine State Police are investigating a shooting in Waldo County that left one person injured Thursday afternoon.
Troopers from the Central Field Troop responded at approximately 4:25 p.m. to 1580 Bailey Road in Knox for a reported shooting. When they arrived, they determined the victim, 40-year-old Astin Elwell of Knox, had been shot and taken to Waldo General Hospital in Belfast before officers arrived. Elwell was later transported to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor with non-life-threatening injuries.
A preliminary investigation indicates three males wearing ski masks arrived at the residence in a gold or tan Jeep Cherokee. One of the suspects shot Elwell as she answered the door, and the suspects fled the scene.
Troopers located a vehicle of interest behind a nearby residence, which was seized for evidence processing. The suspects have not been located. Authorities said there is no known risk to the public and believe the incident was isolated.
The Maine State Police Evidence Response Team worked through the evening collecting evidence. The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office, and local EMS and fire departments assisted at the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Augusta Regional Communications Center at 207-624-7076.
