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5 Lewiston Teenagers Face Attempted Murder Charges After Shooting

5 Lewiston Teenagers Face Attempted Murder Charges After Shooting

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Lewiston Police say five teens face charges of criminal conspiracy to commit murder after a shooting on Pierce Street Saturday night.

Police say officers were sent to the shooting scene at round 11 p.m. in the area of 125 Pierce Street.

Officers say they found several shell casings behind an apartment building, and also found numerous bullet holes entering a targeted apartment.

They say the intended victims told officers they had been warned earlier in the night that they may be targeted.

Lewiston Police say their investigation led to the arrest of five teenagers between 14 and 16-years-old on the attempted murder charges.

  • 16yo male- Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Murder
    Violation Conditions of Release
  • 16yo male- Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Murder
    Violation Conditions of Release
  • 15yo male- Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Murder
    Violation Conditions of Release
  • 14yo-male Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Murder
    Violating Conditions of Release
  • 15yo-male Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Murder

All the suspects were taken to the Long Creek Youth Development Center.

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