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'Suspicious death' in Winthrop ruled a homicide, Maine State Police say

State police identified Joshua Martin, 30, as the man who was shot to death Saturday in a Winthrop residence.

WINTHROP, Maine — State Police say the man who died at a Squire Court residence in Winthrop Saturday night was shot to death. 

The State Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled 30-year-old Joshua Martin's death a homicide. Investigators continue to investigate the circumstances of the death. 

Martin formerly lived in Rochester, New York, but was last known to be staying in the Augusta area.

Investigators will continue to review evidence, the autopsy results and interviews in consultation with the Attorney General’s office.

Around 10:53 p.m. on Saturday, Winthrop police received a call reporting the death. The Winthrop Police Department responded and requested the State Police Major Crimes Unit. Investigators worked throughout the night and into this morning. That work continued Sunday.

State police recommended residents take normal precautions and report anything suspicious to Winthrop police.

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