UPDATE @ 12:01PM 10/26/23: Police confirmed during a press conference that 18 people were killed in last night’s mass shooting, and 13 others were injured. The suspect is still at large.
UPDATE @ 11:48PM: An eyewitness spoke with ABC News who was at the bowling alley, stating that at the time of the shooting, a kids bowling league was taking place.
CONTINUED: Her 11 year old daughter was bowling when she said she heard several shots. Dumont saiid she saw three or four bodies but was mainly trying to stay quiet and shield her daughter. She dialed 911 about 8 times to alert police. @ABC @AaronKatersky
— Erielle Reshef (@ErielleReshef) October 26, 2023
UPDATE @ 11:32PM: During a press conference, police stated the following information:
- Robert Card is a person of interest and is considered armed and dangerous
- Do not approach Card or make contact
- The shelter in place remains in effect
- A reunification location is at the Auburn Middle School
- There are multiple scenes being worked by police
- Police are not releasing the number of fatalities and casualties at this time
UPDATE @ 11:00PM: According to CBS News, the suspect is a trained firearms instructor.
“According to law enforcement, Card recently reported mental health issues including hearing voices and threats to shoot up the National Guard base in Saco. He was also reported to have been comitted to a mental health facility for 2 weeks in the summer of 2023.”
Additionally, according to police scanner traffic, the suspect’s rifle is equipped with a night vision scope.
BREAKING from CBS News: MAINE LAW ENFOCEMENT BULLETIN: Maine State Police is attempting to locate Robert Card as a person of interest regarding a mass shooting incident at Schemeagees Bar and Grille Restaurant and the Sparetime Recreation in Lewiston.
— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) October 26, 2023
Card is a trained firearms…
UPDATE @ 10:35PM: Possible second suspect and second vehicle, black pickup with a cab, according to police scanner.
UPDATE @ 10:32PM: Video reportedly from the Walmart Distribution Center shows broken glass, with a witness saying that the suspect came through the door.
Reported footage from the Walmart Distribution Center in Lewiston which shows broken glass and law enforcement presence.
— Moshe Schwartz (@YWNReporter) October 26, 2023
"The shooter came through the door here" a witness can be heard saying. pic.twitter.com/yDrdgGE7Oz
UPDATE @ 10:05PM: The suspect’s vehicle has been located at a boat launch south east of the shooting locations. The suspect is still at large. The vehicle’s location is in Lisbon, Maine.
UPDATE @ 09:54PM: Police have identified the suspect as Robert Card, born 4/4/1983, and have released a BOLO. Police say the suspect is driving a White 2014 Subaru Outback with Maine License Plate 9246PD.
(Since this is a very active and very serious situation, we are mentioning the name of the suspect. In any other instance, we would leave them unnamed.)
UPDATE @ 09:32PM: Police have released an image of a vehicle they are looking for.
UPDATE @ 09:27PM: Fox News is reporting at least 22 dead and 50-60 injured. The suspect is still at large.
UPDATE @ 09:15PM: CNN is reporting at least 16 dead and 50-60 injured. The suspect is still at large.
UPDATE @ 09:11PM: An ABC News station in Portland is reporting that at least 10 people are dead and dozens are injured.
UPDATE @ 09:05PM: Central Maine Medical Center released a message stating that they are currently responding to a “mass casualty, mass shooter event.”
Central Maine Medical Center, the largest hospital in Lewiston, says it is responding to a mass casualty, mass shooter event. No details on how many casualties. They are working with area hospitals to take in patients @WMTWTV @WMUR9 pic.twitter.com/cM4gO72Uio
— Ross Ketschke WMUR (@RossWMUR) October 26, 2023
UPDATE @ 08:47PM: Multiple MedFlights have been spotted on Flight Radar, indicating possible multiple victims.
UPDATE @ 08:35PM: Photos of the suspect have been released by police. A shelter in place alert was sent to cell phones in the area, covering the entire city of over 30,000.
UPDATE @ 08:26PM: It is reported that no victims were located at the Walmart Distribution Center. There is no word on injuries or fatalities at the other locations, and the suspect is still at large.
UPDATE @ 08:20PM: A live scanner feed, as well as breaking news, can be seen and heard in the video embedded below via Agenda Free TV:
UPDATE @ 08:14PM: Police scanner just suggested another location at the Walmart Distribution Center. This is a very active situation. Stay with us for updates.
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
UPDATE @ 08:12PM: Police say the suspect is still at large, and encouraged all businesses in the area to close.
LEWISTON, MAINE — Reports are coming in of a mass shooting that has or is still taking place in at least two separate locations in Lewiston, Maine. Police scanners suggest the two locations are Schemengee’s bar and grill, and Sparetime bowling alley.
#DEVELOPING: Mass shooting with multiple scenes reported in Lewiston, Maine. An MCI (mass casualty incident) has been declared with Mutual Aid being requested from surrounding Counties.
— Moshe Schwartz (@YWNReporter) October 25, 2023
Details still not clear. pic.twitter.com/j2WcD3yk7F
#BREAKING #URGENT
— Brian’s Breaking News and Intel (@intelFromBrian) October 26, 2023
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Developing info on a mass shooting at Lewiston, Maine:
– reports of many injuries.
– multiple crime scenes: Local high school, as well as a bar named Shemengees.
Video shows people running from the scene pic.twitter.com/rpYPICx0RZ
The suspect is reportedly armed with a rifle.
It is unclear if there are any injured.
This is a developing story.
