Lewiston man appears in court, charged with shooting two people in the face on Wednesday night

Suspect Held on $25,000 Bail After Alleged Pellet‑Gun Shooting from SUV

A man named Ahmed Yussuf is being held on a $25,000 bail after police say he fired a pellet gun from his SUV at two people late on Wednesday night. The victims, a 60‑year‑old man and a 34‑year‑old woman, were struck by the projectiles and are receiving medical treatment.

According to police statements, Yussuf was arrested shortly after the incident and taken to a local detention facility. He faces charges of assault with a weapon and is awaiting further court proceedings. The victims’ identities have not been released by authorities.

The case remains under investigation by the police department, which has not yet provided additional details about the circumstances of the shooting or the suspect’s motives. No witnesses or statements from Yussuf have been released to the public.