NBC News reported, citing a police source, that at least 22 people were killed and between 50 and 60 others were injured on Wednesday in a random shooting that took place in the city of Lewiston, Maine.
“There is a person shooting in Lewiston. We are asking people to shelter in place. Please remain inside your homes with doors closed. Law enforcement is currently investigating multiple locations,” Maine State Police reported on the X platform.
The Androscoggin Mayor’s Office posted two photos of the suspect on Facebook, saying he was at large.
The mayor asked for the public’s help in identifying the suspect, a bearded man wearing a long-sleeved shirt and jeans who was carrying a rifle at the shooting site.
Maine Medical Center in Lewiston issued a statement saying that it was “responding to numerous injuries and random shootings, and is coordinating with area hospitals to receive patients.”
According to CNN, these shootings occurred in three different locations in the city: a bowling alley, a restaurant, and a logistics center for the Walmart supermarket.
Reuters quoted an official in Washington as saying that President Joe Biden has been informed of the incident and will continue to receive updates.
Lewiston is part of the Androscoggin region and is located about 56 kilometers north of Portland, the largest city in Maine.
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2023-10-26 01:37:34
