Dozens Dead As Active Shooter Loose In Lewiston, Maine – One America News Network

October 25, 2023 Abril Elfi US 0

(Photo via: Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office)

OAN’s Abril Elfi
UPDATED 6:32 PM – Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Dozens of fatalities have been reported in Lewiston, Maine as a gunman is on the loose.

According to reports at least 16 people are dead while 50-60 others are said to be injured.

On Wednesday evening, the Maine State Police Department sent a warning to people living in Maine’s second largest city to stay inside in response to an active shooter

Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office posted on their social media platforms notifying the public that authorities in Maine are investigating two active shooter events.

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

🚨#BREAKING: Mass Casualty Incident Declared as Active Shooter Strikes Multiple Locations

📌#Lewiston | #Maine

Currently, numerous emergency personnel and other authorities are responding to an active shooter in Lewiston, Maine. Reports indicate that at least 16 people,… pic.twitter.com/M3S6TAcp9l

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

The city of Lewiston has issued a shelter-in-place.

“Please stay off the streets and allow law enforcement to diffuse the situation. If you see any suspicious activity or individuals please call 911,” it reads.

There is an active shooter in Lewiston. We ask people to shelter in place. Please stay inside your home with the doors locked. Law enforcement is currently investigating at multiple locations. If you see any suspicious activity or individuals please call 911. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/RrGMG6AvSI

— Maine State Police (@MEStatePolice) October 26, 2023

A text was also sent out by Lewiston Public Schools asking anyone near or at the schools for conferences to get to a safe area.

Governor Janet Mills (D-Maine.) released a statement on X (Twitter), telling people she was aware of the incident and to follow the directions of authorities.

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

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Update: 6:32pm: The number of fatalities has been added.

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