2-year-old dies, 19-year-old man charged with murder in Wells, Maine shooting
WELLS, Maine — A 2-year-old girl has died following a shooting in a home in Wells, Maine, late Saturday afternoon.
On Sunday, Maine State Police arrested and charged 19-year-old Andrew Huber Young with murder. He is accused of shooting three people on Saturday, at approximately 4:20 p.m. at 97 Crediford Road.
The young child who died has been identified as Octavia Huber Young of Wells. An autopsy will be conducted in the coming days.
Two men were also shot and wounded. They were treated for non-life-threatening injuries at local hospitals. Police said Sunday they will not be name the two men nor discuss the victims' relationships to the suspect.
Huber Young is being held without bail at York County Jail, according to police.
The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate the shooting with the assistance of the Wells Police Department.
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It is expected that Andrew Huber Young will face additional charges as the investigation proceeds, according to police.
First responders, community cope with tragedy
Shannon Moss, spokesperson for Maine State Police, said detectives and evidence technicians have worked throughout the night and into Sunday "investigating, interviewing family members, victims, neighbors, etc."
Moss added, "Anytime you have a family that’s been involved in a shooting, and there is a loss of life, particularly a child, it’s a tragedy. It’s incredibly sad and it takes a toll on everyone. The family, the community, and the first responders."
Wells Police Capt. Kevin Chabot, a 21-year veteran, noted Wells police and emergency personnel handled the initial response before Maine State Police took over the case. He said police understand the shootings are difficult for the entire community.
"It's why we train, we stay educated," he said. "We are police but we human beings in a uniform. We have children of our own and this can be hard. We see all types of incidents, but we have a pretty good network of support, from peers, from mental health services."
Peer support services and assistance programs are available for police, fire and EMS personnel if needed, he said.
Likewise, Moss said, "Maine State Police has support available for any trooper who needs to debrief after a difficult call or case."
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This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Shooting in Wells, Maine: 19-year-old man charged with murder
