News

Police identify man found dead in Somerville

Police identify man found dead in Somerville

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


Maine State Police have released the identity of a man found dead in Somerville after a confrontation with another man.

Shannon Moss with Maine State Police says 48-year-old Joel Williams was identified as the man found dead outside of a home where he was staying on Rockland Road on Wednesday.

An autopsy confirmed that Williams died from gunshot wounds, and his death was ruled a homicide.

The other man involved in the confrontation, 31-year-old Kyle Hunt of Jefferson, was found wounded about two miles away. He was treated and released from the hospital.

Details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting have not been released as the investigation continues.

 

Latest Headlines

21 hours ago in Local

Head-on crash on Route 1 in Saco leaves motorcyclist dead

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Route 1 in Saco Friday morning.

21 hours ago in Local

Police renew search for Hancock County man reported missing in 2017

A search is planned in Hancock County in connection with a missing person case from 2017.

1 day ago in Local

Turner Man Arrested in Connection with Lewiston Shooting

According to Lewiston police, they responded to reports of a shooting Thursday afternoon at 235 Bartlett Street. No injuries were reported. 

2 days ago in Local

Collins Breaks with Republicans to Vote to Shut Down Iran War

She joined GOP Kentucky Senator Rand Paul to back the measure

2 days ago in Local

No Injuries, Schools Secure After Shots Fired in Lewiston

The Lewiston School Superintendent said that police had informed them of the shooting.