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President [[Joe Biden]], who was at the [[White House]] for a state dinner with Australian prime minister [[Anthony Albanese]], was briefed on the shootings.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/active-shooter-incident-reported-lewiston-maine-live-updates-rcna122249/rcrd23138?canonicalCard=true |title=Biden briefed on Maine active shooter incident |date=October 25, 2023 |last=Alba |first=Monica |publisher=[[NBC News]] |access-date=October 25, 2023}}</ref> Attorney General [[Merrick Garland]] was also briefed.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/10/26/us/lewiston-maine-shooting/988a3032-5a05-56d1-8b68-e046f66e526f |title=Attorney General Merrick Garland has been briefed on the shootings and federal law enforcement agencies, including the F.B.I. and A.T.F., are on the scene assisting local authorities, according to officials. |date=October 25, 2023 |last=Thrush |first=Glenn |author-link=Glenn Thrush |work=[[The New York Times]] |access-date=October 25, 2023}}</ref>
President [[Joe Biden]], who was at the [[White House]] hosting a state dinner with Australian prime minister [[Anthony Albanese]], was briefed on the shootings.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/active-shooter-incident-reported-lewiston-maine-live-updates-rcna122249/rcrd23138?canonicalCard=true |title=Biden briefed on Maine active shooter incident |date=October 25, 2023 |last=Alba |first=Monica |publisher=[[NBC News]] |access-date=October 25, 2023}}</ref> Attorney General [[Merrick Garland]] was also briefed.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/10/26/us/lewiston-maine-shooting/988a3032-5a05-56d1-8b68-e046f66e526f |title=Attorney General Merrick Garland has been briefed on the shootings and federal law enforcement agencies, including the F.B.I. and A.T.F., are on the scene assisting local authorities, according to officials. |date=October 25, 2023 |last=Thrush |first=Glenn |author-link=Glenn Thrush |work=[[The New York Times]] |access-date=October 25, 2023}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 02:51, 26 October 2023

2023 Lewiston shootings
Part of mass shootings in the United States
An image of the suspect released by the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office
LocationLewiston, Maine, U.S.
DateOctober 25, 2023; 6 months ago (2023-10-25)
7:15—8:15 p.m. EDT[1]
Attack type
Mass shooting, spree shooting, mass murder
Deaths22
Injured50+

On October 25, 2023, a mass shooting occurred in at least three locations in Lewiston, Maine, United States.[1] At least 22 people were killed and dozens were injured.[2][3][4] The Lewiston Police Department released a photo of one suspect, the identity of whom has not been publicly confirmed with a manhunt still ongoing.

Shootings

At approximately 7:15 p.m. EDT, police, fire, and rescue personnel arrived at Sparetime Recreation after a report of an active shooter. Shortly after, a shooting at Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant was reported, followed by a nearby Walmart distribution center.[1] The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office and Maine State Police alerted residents of an active shooter at approximately 8 p.m EDT.[5]

The Central Maine Medical Center began coordinating with local area hospitals to take in victims.[6] Several victims were taken to Maine Medical Center, the state's largest medical center; the hospital is on lockdown.[7]

Aftermath

A shelter-in-place order was put into effect in Lewiston and schools were put on lockdown,[8] including Bates College.[9] Auburn issued its own shelter-in-place order and for businesses to lockdown.[10] Classes at Central Maine Community College and schools in the Lewiston Public Schools district will be canceled for the following day in response to the shooting.[11][12]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives[13] are assisting local authorities.[14]

Suspect

According to the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office, as of October 25, the suspect remains at large.[15] A picture of the suspect, a white male, and a white 2013 Subaru Outback connected to the shootings[16] was released by the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office in an effort to identify the suspect.[17] [18]

Reactions

Domestic

Mayor Carl Sheline stated that he was "heartbroken" for Lewiston.[19] U.S. Senator from Maine Angus King wrote on Twitter that he was "deeply sad".[20] Lewiston City Councilor Robert McCarthy, whose home is located half a mile from where one of the shootings happened, recalled the incident as "a real scary event."[21] U.S. representatives from Maine Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree both released statements expressing shock at the events.[22] Governor Janet Mills was briefed on the shootings and urged residents to follow law enforcement instructions.[23]

Federal

President Joe Biden, who was at the White House hosting a state dinner with Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese, was briefed on the shootings.[24] Attorney General Merrick Garland was also briefed.[25]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Hoffman, Marla (October 25, 2023). "Multiple victims reported following shootings in Lewiston". Sun Journal. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  2. ^ Lash, Jolie; Wordell, Megan (October 25, 2023). "More than 10 dead, dozens injured in Lewiston, Maine mass shooting, sources say". ABC News. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  3. ^ Winter, Tom (October 25, 2023). "22 dead, dozens wounded in shootings". NBC News. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  4. ^ Smart, Sara; Miller, John (October 25, 2023). "16 people dead and suspect at large after shootings in area of Lewiston, Maine, authorities say". CNN. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  5. ^ Helsel, Phil (October 25, 2023). "Law enforcement in Maine warns of active shooter, tells people to shelter". NBC News. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  6. ^ Lynch, Jamiel; Clarkson, Cara-Lynn (October 25, 2023). "Medical center confirms response to mass casualty event". CNN. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  7. ^ Higgins, Eoin (October 25, 2023). "Some of the injured are being taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland, a Level 1 trauma center and the state's largest hospital". The New York Times. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  8. ^ Smart, Sara; Sutton, Joe (October 25, 2023). "Maine State Police ask residents to shelter in place as active shooter situation continues". CNN. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  9. ^ Buescher, Maple (October 25, 2023). "Bates College, a private liberal arts college in Lewiston, is on lockdown". The New York Times. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  10. ^ Lynch, Jamiel (October 25, 2023). "City of Auburn issues shelter in place due to active shooter incident". CNN. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  11. ^ Albeck-Ripka, Livia (October 25, 2023). "Jake Langlais, the superintendent of Lewiston Public Schools, said on X that classes would be cancelled on Thursday". The New York Times. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  12. ^ Jeong, Andrew (October 25, 2023). "Central Main Community College, located less than two miles from one of the reported scenes of the shootings, will be closed Thursday due to the incident reported in Lewiston, the school said on social media". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  13. ^ Boyette, Chris (October 25, 2023). "ATF is responding to the Lewiston shootings". CNN. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  14. ^ Campbell, Josh (October 25, 2023). "FBI offers resources in Maine active shooter situation". CNN. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  15. ^ Smart, Sara (October 25, 2023). "16 people dead and suspect at large after shootings in Lewiston, Maine, authorities say". CNN. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  16. ^ Lynch, Jamiel (October 25, 2023). "Police release photo of vehicle connected to shootings". CNN. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  17. ^ Smart, Sara (October 25, 2023). "Police release images of suspect at large in connection to active shooting in Lewiston". CNN. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  18. ^ Hoffman, Marla; Mogensen, Mark; Charpentier, Joe; Journal, Judith Meyer Sun (October 26, 2023). "Police search for suspect in deadly Lewiston shootings that killed at least 10". Lewiston Sun Journal. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  19. ^ Sutton, Joe (October 25, 2023). "Lewiston mayor says he is "heartbroken for our city and our people"". CNN. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  20. ^ Arkin, Daniel (October 25, 2023). "Maine senator says he's 'deeply sad,' urges residents to stay indoors". NBC News. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  21. ^ Chowdhury, Maureen (October 26, 2023). "Lewiston councilor recalls shooting as "a real scary event"". CNN. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  22. ^ "Maine lawmakers react to Lewiston mass shootings". CNN. October 25, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  23. ^ Sutton, Joe (October 25, 2023). "Maine governor has been briefed on active shooter situation in Lewiston". CNN. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  24. ^ Alba, Monica (October 25, 2023). "Biden briefed on Maine active shooter incident". NBC News. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  25. ^ Thrush, Glenn (October 25, 2023). "Attorney General Merrick Garland has been briefed on the shootings and federal law enforcement agencies, including the F.B.I. and A.T.F., are on the scene assisting local authorities, according to officials". The New York Times. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
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