What we know about the shootings in Lewiston, Maine:
22 dead, dozens wounded in shootings
Tom Winter, Jonathan Dienst and Andrew Blankstein
At least 22 people were killed in the shootings, according to a Lewiston police source.
Between 50 and 60 people were wounded after a man fired at several locations, including a Lewiston bowling alley, according to four law enforcement officials briefed on the matter.
The officials said the numbers were preliminary and could change.
There were no initial signs of terrorism.
17m ago / 9:30 PM EDT
Biden briefed on Maine active shooter incident
Monica Alba
President Joe Biden has been briefed on what’s known so far about the active shooting incident in Lewiston, Maine, and will continue to receive updates, according to a senior White House official.
"The President has been briefed on what’s known so far about the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine and will continue to receive updates," the official said.
He received an initial briefing earlier this evening. He’s currently at the State Dinner with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
22 killed, dozens wounded across several locations in Lewiston, Maine: Live updates (nbcnews.com)
- Lewiston police said they were dealing with an active shooter situation at two businesses.
- A local medical center said it was responding to a "mass casualty" event.
- Officials have urged residents in Lewiston and Auburn to shelter in place.
- The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office released photos of a man with a rifle with the caption "suspect for identification."
- Lewiston police said a "manhunt" is underway for a person allegedly connected to shootings.
22 dead, dozens wounded in shootings
Tom Winter, Jonathan Dienst and Andrew Blankstein
At least 22 people were killed in the shootings, according to a Lewiston police source.
Between 50 and 60 people were wounded after a man fired at several locations, including a Lewiston bowling alley, according to four law enforcement officials briefed on the matter.
The officials said the numbers were preliminary and could change.
There were no initial signs of terrorism.
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17m ago / 9:30 PM EDT
Biden briefed on Maine active shooter incident
Monica Alba
President Joe Biden has been briefed on what’s known so far about the active shooting incident in Lewiston, Maine, and will continue to receive updates, according to a senior White House official.
"The President has been briefed on what’s known so far about the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine and will continue to receive updates," the official said.
He received an initial briefing earlier this evening. He’s currently at the State Dinner with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
22 killed, dozens wounded across several locations in Lewiston, Maine: Live updates (nbcnews.com)
