Maine State Police Release Waterville Shooting Victim Identity

The Maine Department of Public Safety's Shannon Moss has provided us with an update to the shooting incident that happened in Waterville on Monday morning.

The press release explains that the deceased was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta, where an autopsy was performed to determine the cause and manner of death.

The press release identifies the deceased as 22-year-old Justin Iraola of Winslow.

The press release goes on to say:

The cause of death was due to multiple gunshot wounds. The manner of death is not being released at this time. There is no danger to the public and additional information will be released as the investigation dictates it’s appropriate to do so.

In previous press releases from the Maine Department of Public Safety, we learned that, at just after 8 AM on Monday morning, there was a shooting incident on Grove Street in Waterville.

Our thoughts go out to all those involved.

Located in Kennebec County, Waterville sits on the bank of the Kennebec River.  Originally, the city was part of Winslow.

In 1802, it was determined that the fact that the river made it difficult for people living in the part of town to make it to Winslow town meetings.  As a result, it was decided that those living on the west side of the Kennebec River would create their own town.

As of 2020, the town had a population of just under 16,000.

Once a mill and railroad town, Waterville has become a cultural and educational center.  The town is now home to two great centers of higher learning: Colby College and Thomas College.