Woman Charged with Shooting Gun at People During Fight in Maine

A 22-year-old woman was arrested Thursday and charged with firing a gun at people during a street fight in Lewiston.

Gun Fired at Several People During an Altercation

The fight and shooting happened around 5:36 pm in the vicinity of Pine Street and Howard Street.

Fired Multiple Rounds at a Group in the Street

The Lewiston Police Department were called to the scene and spoke to several witnesses who said the woman “involved in the dispute fired multiple rounds at a group she had just argued with in the street.”

Cell Video of Incident and Woman’s Identity

One person who saw the incident had video on a cellphone. Leyla Isaak was identified as the woman involved.

Bullets Struck Parked Car

No injuries were reported in the shooting. Bullets hit a parked car in the area and officers located multiple shell casings.

Taken into Custody and Transported to County Jail

Isaak was later apprehended and the gun believed to be used was recovered.

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Woman Facing Several Charges Including Aggravated Reckless Conduct

She was taken to the Androscoggin County Jail and charged with Aggravated Reckless Conduct, Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon (5 counts) and Criminal Mischief (for rounds striking a vehicle).

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Authorities Want Additional Details

Police are looking for more information. If you know anything about the incident, contact Det. David Allen at dallen@lewistonmaine.gov.

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Ongoing Investigation

The investigation into the fight and shooting is active and remains open.