Lewiston Shooting Victim Identified; Death Ruled Homicide

September 4, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media

Lewiston, Maine

Maine State Police have identified the man killed in a September 2 shooting outside the Blue Goose Tavern in Lewiston as 37-year-old Travis Hunter of Lisbon.

An autopsy determined Hunter’s death was a homicide. A woman who was also injured in the shooting was treated at the hospital and later released.

Key Points

• Shooting occurred: Wednesday, September 2, at approximately 12:58 a.m.

• Location: Outside the Blue Goose Tavern, 69 Sabattus Street

• Deceased: Travis Hunter, 37, of Lisbon

• Manner of death: Homicide

• Female victim was treated and later released

• Investigators have identified the man responsible for firing the shots

• That individual is cooperating with law enforcement

• Authorities believe the incident was isolated

• No known danger to the public

• Investigation remains ongoing

Two People Injured in Shooting

Lewiston Police received 911 calls reporting a disturbance and gunfire outside the Blue Goose Tavern at approximately 12:58 a.m. Wednesday.

Responding officers located an adult man and woman with gunshot wounds. Both were transported to Central Maine Medical Center, where Hunter was pronounced deceased.

The woman was treated for her injuries and later released.

Victim Identified

Authorities have now identified the deceased as Travis Hunter, 37, of Lisbon.

An autopsy conducted by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta determined that Hunter died from a gunshot wound to the chest and ruled his death a homicide.

Investigation Remains Ongoing

The Lewiston Police Department requested assistance from the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit South.

Investigators said the adult man responsible for firing the shots has been identified and is cooperating with law enforcement. No charges were announced in the information released.

Authorities believe the shooting was an isolated incident and say there is no known danger to the public.

Anyone with information or who was near the Blue Goose at the time of the shooting is asked to contact the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit at 207-624-7076.

Credit: Maine State Police / Lewiston Police Department