Police report apparent murder-suicide at Orchards residence

Lewiston police are investigating a murder-suicide incident that left two individuals dead at a home in Lewiston Orchards on Sunday night. Officers responded to a shooting report at 8:10 p. m. on the 3700 block of 11th Street, where they found a female victim deceased at the scene. A male, who also suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound, was taken to St.

Joseph Regional Medical Center but later died. Authorities have stated that they do not believe any other individuals were involved in the incident, alleviating concerns for public safety. The police have withheld the names of the deceased pending notification of their next of kin, which is standard procedure in such cases. This investigation highlights the ongoing issues of gun violence and mental health crises in the community. Lewiston has seen a significant impact from similar incidents in recent years, prompting discussions about local support services.

The case remains under active investigation, with police urging anyone with information to come forward.