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Maine woman shot dead in Lincoln by son, second person injured

The Maine State Police arrested Adam Groves, 44, of Lincoln and charged him with murder for his mother's Pauline Taylor's death.

LINCOLN, Maine — A Lincoln woman is dead from gunshot wounds after her son shot and killed her at her home on Transalpine Road. Another person was injured in the shooting and is being treated at a local hospital.

Police say Pauline Taylor, 63, died as a result of the shooting. Another person was injured and is being treated. Their identity has not yet been released.

44-year-old Adam Groves, Taylor's son, had his first court appearance Friday morning. He has been charged with intentional or knowing murder by the state. There is no indictment, so no plea yet.

Groves' attorney called it an “unfortunate incident” between mother and son, saying a dangerous confrontation occurred at the residence where Groves was staying (his mother’s).

The affidavit is impounded, so as to not affect presentation to the grand jury. If indictment occurs, facts will be revealed. 

There is no bail hearing scheduled yet.

Groves' daughter was in the courtroom Friday, as was the mother of his child.

Police responded to a 911 call at the home, located at 940 Transalpine Road, around 8 p.m. on Wednesday night. Initial responding officers found that there had been a shooting at the residence.  

Police say Pauline Taylor, 63, died as a result of the shooting. Another person was injured and is being treated. Their identity has not yet been released.

The Maine State Police arrested Groves on Thursday and charged him with murder for her death. Groves was taken into custody without incident and was transported to the Penobscot County jail.

An autopsy that took place at the Medical Examiner’s office in Augusta on Thursday determined Taylor died of gunshot wounds. 

Maine State Police say this investigation is ongoing, but there is no threat to the public at this time. If anyone has information about the shooting, they're asked to contact the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit by calling 207-973-3700 x9. 

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