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Maine man charged in shooting death of his mother

Maine man charged in shooting death of his mother

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LINCOLN, Maine (AP) Maine State Police say a woman was killed and a man was arrested for murder following a shooting in the town of Lincoln.

Police discovered 63-year-old Pauline Taylor had been shot in her home after receiving a 911 call Wednesday evening. She died from her injuries and a second person was transported to a hospital.

The arrest of 44-year-old Adams Groves, of Lincoln, was announced Thursday morning.

On Thursday afternoon, Maine State Police confirmed that Taylor was Groves’ mother. No further information, including a possible motive, was released.

State police personnel remained at the home Thursday as they continue their investigation.

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