At least 22 people are dead, and 30 people are injured following a shooting in a Maine city that spanned three locations on Wednesday night, Fox News has confirmed.
The Lewiston Police Department confirmed that the active shooting incidents occurred at three locations— Schemengees Bar and Grille Restaurant and Sparetime Recreation.
The Androscoggin County Sheriffs Office released a photo of the alleged active shooter suspect at Sparetime Recreation. (Androscoggin County Sheriffs Office)
At 8 p.m., the Maine State Police said, in a Facebook post, that there is an active shooting situation in Lewiston, a city of 36,000, 35 miles north of Portland.
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A local hospital, the Central Maine Medical Center, said that they are reacting to a “mass casualty, mass shooter event.”
As of 9 p.m., the hospital said that they cannot share the specifics on the number of casualties.
“Central Maine Healthcare is coordinating with area hospitals to take in patients,” the hospital said.
Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office released photos of the alleged active shooter suspect in Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday evening. (Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office)
The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office shared two photos of the suspect, who was wearing a brown sweatshirt, and holding a rifle.
Authorities told residents in Lewiston to “shelter in place” and to “stay inside your home with the doors locked.”
According to the White House, President Joe Biden has been briefed about the mass shooting.
“The President has been briefed on what’s known so far about the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine and will continue to receive updates,” the White House said in a statement.
Police say the suspects vehicle’s “front bumper may be painted black.” (Lewiston Maine Police Department)
Maine Governor Janet Mills wrote in an X post that she has been briefed and encouraged residents to follow directions from law enforcement.
“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,” Gov. Mills wrote. “I will to continue to monitor the situation and remain in close contact with public safety officials.”
FBI Boston said in a statement on X, that they are coordinating with state and local law enforcement.
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“The FBI Boston Division continues to coordinate with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners in Maine, and we stand ready to assist with any available resources they need, including evidence response, investigative and tactical support, as well as victim assistance,” FBI Boston wrote in an X post. “We continue to urge the public to remain vigilant and report any and all suspicious activity and/or individuals to law enforcement immediately. As this situation is still very fluid, we have no further comment at this time and will refer you to the Maine State Police.”
