Authorities in Lewiston are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Friday morning, according to state police.
The incident was reported shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Union Street, where officers responded to a 911 call about a shooting. Upon arrival, police located a woman who had sustained injuries and was transported to Central Maine Medical Center for treatment.
Officials later confirmed that the victim, identified as 22-year-old Maliyah Powell of Lewiston, died at the hospital. An autopsy conducted by authorities determined the manner of death to be homicide.
Following an investigation, law enforcement officers arrested 25-year-old Elise Bergeron, also of Lewiston. She has been charged in connection with the case and is currently being held at the Androscoggin County Jail.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the incident, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation. It is also unclear when the suspect is expected to appear in court.
The case remains under active investigation by the Lewiston Police Department and the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit. Officials are asking anyone with information to contact investigators.
