![Man with Gunshot Wound Critically Injured after Shooting in Maine](https://townsquare.media/site/527/files/2024/12/attachment-Police-blinow61-Thinkstock.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Man with Gunshot Wound Critically Injured after Shooting in Maine
One man was critically injured after a shooting in Lewiston on Tuesday afternoon.
Man in Critical Condition after Shooting
Police said the man had a serious gunshot wound and was transported to Central Maine Medical Center in critical condition.
Reports of Gunfire
Officers received reports of gunshots around 3 pm at the intersection of Walnut Street and Pierce Street. Police also heard the gunshots.
Serious Gunshot Wound
All parties fled the scene before police arrived. Officers searched the area and “police located a male who had suffered a serious gunshot wound,” said Lewiston PD.
Area Shut Down for Investigation
The area was shut down as investigators gathered evidence from the scene.
Police Looking for More Info
If you have any information about the shooting, call Lewiston Police at (207) 513-3001 ext. 3324.
![logo](https://townsquare.media/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/WBPWFM.png?w=100)
Get our free mobile app
- READ MORE: Four People Injured after Two-Vehicle Crash in Maine
- ALSO READ: Police Sergeant Died after Crash on Bridge in Maine
LOOK: Can you tell the difference between these common pets?
Can you tell the difference between a hamster and a guinea pig? How about a betta and a guppy? Test your pet ID skills in our cute quiz.
Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz
LOOK: Here are the pets banned in each state
Because the regulation of exotic animals is left to states, some organizations, including The Humane Society of the United States, advocate for federal, standardized legislation that would ban owning large cats, bears, primates, and large poisonous snakes as pets.
Read on to see which pets are banned in your home state, as well as across the nation.
Gallery Credit: Elena Kadvany
More From
![Maine City Named One of the Best for Finding a Job in America](http://townsquare.media/site/494/files/2025/01/attachment-Untitled-design-2025-01-07T095951.738.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Police Looking for Man after Teen Sisters Attacked in Maine](http://townsquare.media/site/527/files/2025/01/attachment-Auburn-Police-Thinkstock-1-5-24-02.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![18-Year-Old Charged with Stabbing & Shootings at a Party in Maine](http://townsquare.media/site/527/files/2025/01/attachment-Auburn-Police-Thinkstock-1-5-24-01.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![16-Year-Old Girl Shot and 17-Year-Old Sister Attacked in Maine](http://townsquare.media/site/527/files/2025/01/attachment-Police-MattGush-Thinkstock.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Police Looking for Two Wanted Men after Shooting in Maine](http://townsquare.media/site/527/files/2024/12/attachment-South-Portland-Police-Thinkstock-12-20-24-01.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Man Arrested after Crashing and Fleeing with Dog in Maine](http://townsquare.media/site/527/files/2024/11/attachment-Police-artolympic-Thinkstock-21.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![51-Year-Old Man Charged with Shooting Dog in Maine](http://townsquare.media/site/527/files/2024/11/attachment-Police-Chalabala-Thinkstock.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![34-Year-Old Man Died after Officer-Involved Shooting in Maine](http://townsquare.media/site/527/files/2024/11/attachment-Police-artolympic-Thinkstock-21.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Woman Seriously Injured & Man Arrested after Shooting in Maine](http://townsquare.media/site/527/files/2024/11/attachment-Maine-State-Police-Townsquare-Media-2-20-24-011.jpg?w=980&q=75)