CARRABASSETT VALLEY (WGME) — A Connecticut woman has died and a local man is behind bars following a shooting in Carrabassett Valley Sunday night.
The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit arrested Austin Doucette, 24, on Monday evening, charging him with the murder of 23-year-old Makayla Rose Desantis of Colchester, Connecticut.
Authorities say the incident began around 7:30 p.m. on March 8, when a 911 call reported a shooting at a residence on Left Bank. Desantis was first rushed to MaineHealth Franklin Hospital before being transferred to Maine Medical Center in Portland, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
The investigation, which remains active, is being spearheaded by the Maine State Police with assistance from the Carrabassett Valley Police Department and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials state that more information will be released as it becomes available.
Doucette’s first court appearance will be Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. in Franklin County Court.
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The victim’s family has set up a GoFundMe page to help with expenses.