Lewiston, Maine active shooter: 22 dead, 50-60 others injured - NECN
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At least 22 people are dead and 50-60 more were injured in a mass shooting at two businesses in Lewiston, Maine, according to NBC News.
The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office said around 8 p.m. that a suspect was at large, sharing a photo of an armed man in what appeared to be a place of business.
"This is a very active and dynamic situation. The image of at least one active killer has been released by police. He is armed with a tactical rifle," Jim Cavanaugh, an NBC News law enforcement contributor and a former special agent in the ATF, said in a text message.
"Law Enforcement is now swarming the area attempting to locate, isolate and eliminate the active killer or killers," he said.
Lewiston police Lt. Derrick St. Laurent told NBC affiliate News Center Maine that the shootings occurred at Sparetime Recreation, a bowling alley, and Schemengees, a restaurant. Multiple people were reportedly injured, according to Laurent.
There were no initial signs of terrorism.
Central Maine Healthcare said it was "reacting to a mass casualty, mass shooter event," adding that there are "no specifics to share on the number of casualties."
Maine State Police asked people in Lewiston to shelter in place, confirming an active shooter situation in the city and adding that two locations are being investigated.
Anyone who sees "any suspicious activity or individuals" is asked to call 911.
"We are encouraging all businesses to lock down or close while we investigate," the sheriff's office said.
Police also released a photo of a vehicle they are looking for in the shooting investigation.
"I am aware of and have been briefed on the active shooter situation in Lewiston," Gov. Janet Mills said in a statement. "I urge all people in the area to follow the direction of State and local enforcement. I will to continue to monitor the situation and remain in close contact with public safety officials."
Sen. Angus King also issued a statement on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, saying he is "deeply sad" for the city of Lewiston.
A statement on the reports of an active shooter in Lewiston: pic.twitter.com/c3HXmowOMh
— Senator Angus King (@SenAngusKing) October 26, 2023
NBC News said the suspect might have a past criminal record, but there is no word yet on a motive.
President Joe Biden has been briefed on what is known so far about the mass shooting and will continue to receive updates, according to a senior White House official.
Public schools in Lewiston will be closed on Thursday, the district's superintendent said in a message on the school district website.
"There remains a lot of unknowns at this time. Information moves quickly but not alway accurately," Jake Langlais, the superintendent, said in a message on the district's website. "Please continue to shelter in place or get to safety. We will continue to update you with information and next steps as appropriate."
"Stay close to your loved ones. Embrace them. Our prayers go out to those who lost someone tonight," he added.
Lewiston, a city of about 38,000 people, is located in south-central Maine, about 35 miles north of Portland on Interstate 95.
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The country is really falling apart.
Thank you NRA and thanks to your republican enablers.
Oh, be the first to cast blame. Not sure what the NRA or Republicans have to do with this.
The shooter is likely to be another disturbed lefty.
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If you're really not sure you definitely need to educate yourself.
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We expect right wingers to pretend that the gun proliferators bear no responsibility.
Do you expect left wingers to pretend that mental illness bear no responsibility?
yes
it's a bit difficult to differentiate between all the religious nuts, gun nuts, and election denying nuts... oh wait, no it isn't...
Are you aware of any evidence that this shooter is suffering from some form of mental illness?
No one on the "left" that I know of denies that mental illness can play a role in a mass shooting.
Anyone who would answer "yes" to your question is, of course, not a serious person.
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It’s too early for any real evidence
Locking this up for the night.