Police Looking for Man after Teen Sisters Attacked in Maine
Police are trying to identify a man as a person of interest after two teen sisters were attacked and one was shot after a New Year’s party in Auburn.
Met Girls at Party Before Assault
The Auburn Police Department said the people involved had earlier that night.
Contact Police with Info
If you have any information, call Detective Andrew Shute at (207) 333-6651, extension 2036. You can also call the anonymous tip line at (207) 333-6653 or send an email to ajshute@auburnmaine.gov.
Original Story
A 16-year-old girl was shot and her 17-year-old sister was assaulted early New Year's Day in Auburn.
One Girl Shot and One Injured after Attack
The Auburn Police Department said the 16-year-old was shot in the leg. Officers applied a tourniquet and she was taken to the hospital with injuries. Her sister was also transported to the hospital with injuries.
Two People Attacked Sisters and Gun Discharged
Police said the sisters were walking on Dennison Street around 5:11 am when a black man and a white woman got out of a vehicle and attacked the 17-year-old. “During the altercation, a firearm was discharged, striking the 16-year-old female.”
Girl Stabbed Man with Pocket Knife
The 16-year-old “stabbed the male subject with her pocket knife in an attempt to help her sister,” said Auburn PD.
Male Suspect Fled
The man fled the scene before officers arrived.
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