State, local police investigate Waterville shooting A shooting occurred Saturday on Western Avenue in Waterville, but state and local police are not commenting on the incident. Share Investigators from the Maine State Police and Waterville police department investigate a shooting Saturday at 72 Western Ave. in Waterville. Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE — Maine State Police and Waterville police are investigating a shooting on Western Avenue, but are not saying what happened. Katy England, social media coordinator for Maine State Police, said at 7:11 p.m. in an email that confirmation of a shooting came from Major Crimes Central. “Maine State Police Major Crimes Central assisted Waterville Police Department with a shooting at a residence on Western Ave. in Waterville,” England’s email says. “No details are available at this time as investigative efforts are continuing. There is no threat to the public.”