Lewiston, Maine Faces Youth Gun Violence Crisis Amid Refugee Influx

• Police in Lewiston, Maine, have reported 35 gun-related incidents this year, with 22 involving juveniles.
• A Lewiston teenager expressed fear for his life due to the escalating violence.
• The city has seen a significant influx of refugees and immigrants, transforming its demographics.
• Survivors and families of a 2023 mass shooting in Lewiston are finding healing through community activities.