At Least 16 Dead, 50 Injured In Multiple Mass Shootings In Maine Town, Suspect At Large

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Authorities in Maine are investigating three active shooter events and a suspect remains at large, the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said in a post on Facebook.

“We are encouraging all businesses to lock down and or close while we investigate,” the sheriff’s office said.

As The Sun Journal reports, police, fire and rescue personnel descended on Sparetime Recreation on Mollison Way about 7:15 p.m. after a report of an active shooter.

Shortly after, reports came in that there was another shooting at Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant on Lincoln Street.

Lewiston public information officer Derrick St. Laurent told the Sun Journal at about 8:15 p.m. that another shooting was reported at the Walmart Distribution Center on Alfred A Plourde Parkway.

CNN reports that at least 16 people are dead, according to multiple law enforcement sources, and 50-60 people are injured in the incidents, though it’s unclear how many are injured due to gunfire.

The Sheriff’s office released this image of the alleged suspect….

🚨#UPDATE: More photos have been released of the active shooter suspect that killed numerous people and injured many others he is armed and dangerous and still at large pic.twitter.com/TcWQz3wqct

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) October 26, 2023

🚨#UPDATE: Confirmed: Photos of the active shooter suspect reported in Lewiston, Maine have been released. Residents in the community are asked to shelter in place as the suspect is still at large pic.twitter.com/kmmUfs58Ed

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) October 26, 2023

🚨#UPDATE: On the Active shooter in Lewiston Main⁰
Several locations including a restaurant and a bowling alley, have been targeted the exact number of victims is still unclear, initial reports indicate there are over 16+ injuries and multiple fatalities, leading to the… pic.twitter.com/VCiDgqCRfm

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) October 26, 2023

Maine State Police also said they are responding to an active shooter situation in Lewiston in a post on Facebook.

“Please stay inside your home with the doors locked,” state police said.

“If you see any suspicious activity or individuals please call 911.”

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