MSP Investigating Shooting in Waldo County

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, at approximately 4:25 PM, Troopers from the Central Field Troop responded to 1580 Bailey Road in Knox for a report of a shooting. Troopers arrived on scene and determined the victim, 40-year-old Astin Elwell of Knox, had been shot and was driven to Waldo General Hospital in Belfast prior to Troopers arriving. Elwell was later transported to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor with non-life-threatening injuries.

A preliminary investigation indicates three males arrived at the residence in a gold/tan Jeep Cherokee. The males were wearing ski masks, and one of the males shot Elwell as she answered the door. The suspects then fled the scene. Troopers were able to locate a vehicle of interest behind a nearby residence which was seized for evidence processing. The three males have not been located at this time. There is no known risk to the public. This is believed to be an isolated incident.

The Maine State Police Evidence Response Team continued working through the evening to collect evidence. Assisting State Police were the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office, and local EMS/Fire departments. If anyone has information regarding this incident, please contact the Augusta Regional Communications Center at 207-624-7076.