It is being reported that at least 22 people have been killed and several others injured after at least one assailant opened fire at multiple sites in Lewiston, Maine.
Gunfire has been reported at a bowling alley, a restaurant, and a recreation center, following initial reports of an active shooter around 7:15 p.m. ET. Lewiston Police posted on Facebook that they were responding to an active shooter situation and encouraged residents to shelter in place.
🚨#BREAKING: Mass Casualty Incident Declared as Active Shooter Strikes Multiple Locations
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) October 26, 2023
📌#Lewiston | #Maine
Currently, numerous emergency personnel and other authorities are responding to an active shooter in Lewiston, Maine. Reports indicate that at least 16 people,… pic.twitter.com/M3S6TAcp9l
“Please stay off the roads to allow emergency responders access to the hospitals,” police said.
Central Maine Medical Center has confirmed that they are dealing with a “mass casualty, mass shooter event” and are coordinating with local hospitals to admit patients.
CNN reported that a minimum of 16 people were killed, and numerous others have been wounded as a result of the shootings.
The police have officially announced their pursuit of at least one gunman and have shared two photographs on Facebook. One of these photos shows the alleged suspect, a light-skinned man donning a light brown shirt and blue jeans, armed with a semiautomatic rifle.
Law enforcement has also published images of a vehicle under investigation in relation to the shootings, which is described as a white hybrid SUV, potentially with a black bumper.
At around 9pm ET, CNN reported:
At least 16 people are dead in multiple shootings in Lewiston, Maine Wednesday night, according to multiple law enforcement sources.
At least 50 to 60 people are injured in the incidents, though it’s unclear how many are injured due to gunfire, the sources told CNN.
Jacqui Heinrich reported that 22 people were killed:
BREAKING: per law enforcement source prelim info is 22 dead in Lewiston, ME shootings at 3 locations – Walmart distribution center, a bar, plus third location. FBI supporting and mobilized, Maine State Police taking lead investigative role. Possible suspect in custody.
BREAKING: per law enforcement source prelim info is 22 dead in Lewiston, ME shootings at 3 locations – Walmart distribution center, a bar, plus third location.
— Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) October 26, 2023
FBI supporting and mobilized, Maine State Police taking lead investigative role.
Possible suspect in custody.
NEW PHOTOS: CAR AND SUSPECT in Lewiston, #maine active shooting situation. @newscentermaine
— Chris Costa (@ChrisCostaTV) October 26, 2023
Please contact the Lewiston Police at 513-3001 ext.. 3327 if you recognize this vehicle. It is believed that the front bumper may be painted black. @LewistonMainePD pic.twitter.com/raBoVJN3qR
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
Lewiston Police Department’s Lt. Derrick St. Laurent told NEWS CENTER Maine that the shootings took place at Sparetime Recreation and Schemengees, with multiple individuals reportedly sustaining injuries.
Watch the video report from WMTW-TV:
