Washington, October 26: Two mass shooting incidents occurred in Lewiston, Maine, United States. 22 people have died in this firing. At the same time, 50 to 60 other people are reported to be injured. In this case, officials say that one of the suspects involved in both the shooting incidents has been identified.
The Lewiston Police Department issued a statement saying the suspect has been identified as 40-year-old Robert Card. Who is still absconding and the police are busy searching for Robert Card. Robert Card is the suspect in the shootings at Schemenez’s Bar and Sparetime Recreation. The Lewiston, Maine Police Department has also released a photo of the suspect involved in the shooting.
According to a BBC report, both incidents are at a distance of 6.5 km from each other.
Maine State Police confirmed the shooting incident and shared a post on social media platform X saying, “An active shooter is in Lewiston.” We urge people to stay indoors to protect themselves. Keep the doors of your house closed.
Meanwhile, two photographs of a suspect have been released through the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office. In this photo, the suspect is wearing a brown sweater. He is bearded and is entering a building with a gun.
“Police are continuing to investigate both incidents,” the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post. ,
Sharing a picture of a white vehicle, police said that it appeared that the front bumper of this vehicle was painted black.
After this mass shooting incident, the closure of the school in the district was announced. Lewiston Public Schools Superintendent Jake Langlais made the announcement.
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has been tasked with monitoring the situation, according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It said the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working closely with federal, state, and local partners to support the Lewiston community.
The Justice Department said federal agencies are assisting state and local law enforcement.
According to a CNN report, the White House said that President Joe Biden has been informed about this incident, after which President Joe Biden spoke on the phone with several Maine lawmakers on this issue. the president
I spoke by phone with Maine Governor Janet Mills, Senators Angus King and Susan Collins, and Congressman Jared Golden. He spoke of full federal support and cooperation after this horrific shooting.
The city of Lewiston is located about 35 miles north of Portland, Maine. About 38,000 people reside in this city.
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