Lewiston teenager dead after shooting, police said

The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit is assisting the Lewiston Police Department in their investigation into the death of a 17-year-old boy. According to state police, officers responded to a report of shots fired at 77 Rideout Ave. around 10:30 p.m. Sunday. The address provided by state police is the listed address of Hillview Apartments, a Lewiston Housing apartment complex. Upon arrival, responding officers found the victim dead in the street. Investigators have identified the victim as Sahal Murdi of Lewiston. Murdi’s remains were transported to the Chief Medical Examiner’s office in Augusta, where an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause and manner of death. Witnesses reported seeing a silver Mercedes and a black Dodge Challenger with a temporary Maine license plate drive away from the scene. State police have identified the driver of the Mercedes, who is cooperating with the investigation. No further details are available at this time and the death investigation is ongoing.