Gunman shoots dead at least 22 people, injures dozens across multiple locations in Maine; possible suspect identified

Law enforcement has urged people to shelter in place, stay inside their homes with the doors locked

Updated on: Oct 26, 2023, 07:50:04 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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A shooter gunned down at least 16 people in separate massacresacross Lewiston, Maine, Wednesday night, October 25. Another 50 or more people are believed to have been injured at multiple locations, including a bowling alley, CNN reported. A possible suspect has been identified as 40-year-old Robert Card, according to CentralMaine.com..

Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office released photos of the alleged suspect carrying a gun, seeking help to identify him (Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office/Facebook)

Maine State Police took to Facebook to urge residents to protect themselves. “ALERT: There is an active shooter situation in the city of Lewiston. Law enforcement is asking people to shelter in place. Please stay inside your home with the doors locked. Law enforcement is currently investigating at two locations right now. Again please stay off the streets and allow law enforcement to diffuse the situation. If you see any suspicious activity or individuals please call 911,” the post says.

Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office released photos of the alleged suspect carrying a gun, seeking help to identify him. “Law enforcement in Androscoggin County are investigating two active shooter events. We are encouraging all businesses to lock down and or close while we investigate. The suspect is still at large,” it wrote on Facebook.

It is also believed that the gunman may have opened fire at a third location, according to local reports. The Sun Journal reported that emergency personnel were called to separate shootings at a bowling alley, a restaurant and a Walmart distribution centre. Surrounding towns were called in to provide mutual aid, including New Hampshire.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills wrote in a post 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.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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