October 26, 2023

Breaking: Active shooter in Maine; media report says 22 dead, many injured

Police in Lewiston, Maine, are investigating what reports are calling a "mass casualty event" at several locations. CNN is reporting 16 dead and several dozen injured. This is a breaking story. More details will be forthcoming.

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In this image taken from video released by the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office, an unidentified gunman points a gun while entering Sparetime Recreation in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Maine State Police ordered residents in the state's second-largest city to shelter in place Wednesday night as the suspect remains at large. (Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office via AP)

Police in Lewiston, Maine, are investigating what reports are calling a "mass casualty event" at several locations.

National media outlets are reporting 22 dead and 50-60 injured.

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The locations where the shootings took place were a Walmart distribution facility, a bar and another location.

The suspect is still at large, as of 9:30 p.m.

This is a breaking story. More details will be forthcoming.

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