Man arrested in connection with murder in Waterville

WATERVILLE, Maine – A Waterville man faces multiple charges in connection with a February murder.

Waterville police and Maine State Bureau of Criminal Investigation detectives arrested 20-year-old Tyler Quirion on Friday, according to a news release from the Maine Department of Public Safety.

At the time of his arrest, Quirion was charged with murder, manslaughter and illegal possession of a firearm.

The arrest and charges stem from a shooting that occurred on February 19 on Grove Street in Waterville, the press release said.

“The victim, 22-year-old Justin Iraola, died as a result of the shooting,” the press release said.

An autopsy conducted by the medical examiner on the day of the shooting found that Iraola died of multiple gunshot wounds and murder, the press release said.

On Thursday, a Kennebec County grand jury indicted Quirion, charging him with murder, manslaughter and illegal possession of a firearm. He was taken to the Kennebec County Jail and held without bail.

Quirion is expected to appear in court on Monday.

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