1 of 2 | Law enforcement in Androscoggin County released an image of the suspect seen carrying a high-powered assault-style rifle. Photo courtesy of Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office.
At least 16 people are dead in multiple shootings in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night, as state police ordered residents to shelter in place and lock their doors.
Maine State Police say the active shooter situation is ongoing in Lewiston, where at least 50 to 60 people have been injured at multiple locations, including a restaurant and a bowling alley. Advertisement
Law enforcement in Androscoggin County released an image of the suspect “for identification” carrying a high-powered assault-style rifle.
“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,” the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a post on Facebook.
“Please stay inside your home with the doors locked,” state police warned residents. “If you see any suspicious activity or individuals please call 911.”
Lewiston, which is in lockdown, is Maine’s second largest city and is located about 36 miles north of Portland.
Officials in the city of Auburn, which is less than 2 miles from Lewiston, also issued an alert Wednesday night and “strongly urged” residents to shelter in place. Advertisement
The Sun Journal Newspaper reported three shooting locations in Lewiston: One at Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant on Lincoln Street, another at the Walmart Distribution Center on Alfred A. Plourde Parkway and a third at a bowling alley on Mollison Way.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills issued a statement about the shootings.
“I urge all people in the area to follow the direction of state and local enforcement,” Mills said. “I will continue to monitor the situation and remain in close contact with public safety officials.”
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. https://t.co/rYV26URqUl— Governor Janet Mills (@GovJanetMills) October 26, 2023
