Police hunting gunman in Maine shooting
(Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office)
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Police in Maine are hunting an active gunman after a shooting in the city of Lewiston, with reports of “multiple casualties” at different scenes.
There are three crime scenes, including Sparetime Recreation, Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant and the Walmart Distribution Center, according to The Sun-Journal.
“There is an active shooter in Lewiston. We ask people to shelter in place. Please stay inside your home with the doors locked. Law enforcement is currently investigating at multiple locations. If you see any suspicious activity or individuals please call 911. Updates to follow,” tweeted Maine State Police.
The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office shared photos of the suspect armed with a rifle on their Facebook page.
A text sent out by Lewiston Public Schools urged anyone near or at the school for parent-teacher conferences to get in a safe place.
”We are going into lockdown. I will provide more information as it is available and appropriate,” the alert read.
Lewiston is a city of around 36,000 people about 36 miles north of Portland, Maine.
“I am aware of and have been briefed on the active shooter situation in Lewiston. I urge all people in the area to follow the direction of State and local enforcement. I will continue to monitor the situation and remain in close contact with public safety officials,” stated governor Janet Mills on X.
I am aware of and have been briefed on the active shooter situation in Lewiston. 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. https://t.co/rYV26URqUl
— Governor Janet Mills (@GovJanetMills) October 26, 2023
Nearby city of Auburn warns residents to also shelter in place
**ALERT: There is an active shooter incident in progress in the City of Lewiston. ALL Auburn & Lewiston residents are strongly urged to shelter in place, lock all doors & report suspicious individuals and activities to 9-1-1. Most businesses in the area have closed/are closing.**
— City of Auburn, Maine (@AuburnMaineGov) October 26, 2023
Police release images of suspect brandishing rifle
Police release images of suspected shooter in Lewiston, Maine
(Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office)
Reports of active shooter causing ‘multiple casualties’ at bar in Maine
Police are hunting an active shooter in Lewiston, Maine, following reports of multiple victims in several areas, according to local media outlets.
Police hunting active shooter
There is an active shooter in Lewiston. We ask people to shelter in place. Please stay inside your home with the doors locked. Law enforcement is currently investigating at multiple locations. If you see any suspicious activity or individuals please call 911. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/RrGMG6AvSI
— Maine State Police (@MEStatePolice) October 26, 2023
Maine shooting
This is a live blog covering an active shooter situation in the city of Lewiston, Maine.
