Police have called on the public to help identify the suspect.
At least 16 people have been killed in a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night, according to police.
Maine State Police alerted residents via social media to an active shooter situation in Lewiston and urged people to seek shelter, lock their doors, and remain vigilant.
Law enforcement agencies are currently conducting investigations at multiple locations, with authorities urging the public to contact 911 if they witness any suspicious activity.
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Lewiston police, via their social media channels, confirmed the presence of an active shooter and identified two businesses impacted by the tragic events.
“We are currently dealing with an active shooter incident at Schemengees and Sparetime Recreation. Please stay off the roads to allow emergency responders access to the hospitals,” read a statement from the Lewiston Maine Police Department.
The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office released photos of an individual armed with a rifle and announced that they were “investigating two active shooter events.”
Lewiston Maine Police Department released a photo of the suspect in the Lewiston, Maine, mass shooting. (Courtesy of Lewiston Maine Police Department)
The public has been urged to reach out via email or reply on Facebook if they