At least 22 people have been killed and many more were injured in multiple shootings that took place in Lewiston city, Maine on Wednesday evening, local officials reported. The shooter is still at large and the authorities are investigating the matter.
According to CNN, 50 to 60 people have been reported injured in an incident. However, it’s unclear how many of them were injured due to gunfire.
Robert Card, a 40-year-old man, has been identified by the Lewiston Police Department as a person of interest in connection with the shootings that took place in Lewiston city, Maine. The police have warned that he should be “considered armed and dangerous”.
ABC News reported, the shooting spree took place at a bowling alley, a local bar, and a Walmart distribution center. The incident is still under investigation and the authorities are working to identify the shooter.
According to two anonymous law officials who spoke to the Associated Press, investigators are still processing the crime scenes and gathering evidence.
The suspect is still at large and the police have advised people to stay inside their homes and have asked local businesses to lock down.
Earlier today, the Lewiston Police said that it was investigating at least “two active shooter events” in the city and posted two photographs of a suspect pointing what appeared to be a semi-automatic rifle. The police are still investigating the incident and have not released any further information about the suspect or the events that took place. According to Reuters.
A statement posted on Facebook by the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office, they are encouraging all businesses to lock down or close while they investigate the mass shooting that occurred in Lewiston, Maine, USA on October 26, 2023. The suspect is still at large and the police have advised people to stay inside their homes.
The Maine state police have issued a warning about “an active shooter” on their social media platform X. The police are investigating multiple locations in Lewiston, Maine, USA, following a mass shooting that occurred on October 26, 2023. At least 16 people were killed and dozens were injured in the shootings. According to news sources.
“We ask people to shelter in place. Please stay inside your home with the doors locked. Law enforcement is currently investigating at multiple locations,” it said.
US official has stated that President Joe Biden has been briefed on the recent shootings in Lewiston, Maine, according to Reuters. The President was reportedly informed of the situation while attending a scheduled State Dinner at the White House with visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
The White House has also confirmed that President Biden spoke with Maine Governor Janet Mills Senators Angus King and Susan Collins, and Congressman Jared Golden about the shooting in Lewiston. The President will continue to receive updates on the situation.
Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline expressed his deep sorrow and grief over the recent shootings in Lewiston, Maine, stating that he is “heartbroken for our city and our people”. He also urged residents to follow the recommended guidelines issued by the local law enforcement authorities in response to the situation.
In a statement shared with CNN, Mayor Sheline said, “Lewiston is known for our strength and grit and we will need both in the days to come”. He also called on residents to prioritize their safety and that of those around them by following the shelter-in-place order issued by the Maine State Police.
According to Reuters, the recent shootings in Lewiston, Maine, which claimed the lives of at least 22 people and injured 50-60 more, is the deadliest mass shooting in the United States since at least May 2022. The previous incident cited by Reuters was a mass shooting that occurred at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, where a gunman opened fire and killed 19 children and two teachers. The data was sourced from the Gun Violence Archive, which tracks gun violence incidents in the United States.
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the United States, and one of the most alarming consequences has been the surge in mass shootings. According to data from the archive, there were at least 647 incidents in 2022 in which four or more people were shot. This represents a significant increase from previous years and is a cause for concern.
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