Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday (local time). The Lewiston, Maine Police Department have released a picture of the 'suspect' involved in the mass shooting that has left nearly 22 dead and over 50 injured, as per several media reports. As per the police, the suspect is not yet in custody and an active manhunt is underway.
“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," the Maine state police posted on social media platform X earlier. According to the database, the US has witnessed the second-highest number on record of mass killings and deaths so far in 2023.
Only 2019 had more mass killings, AP reported. A couple, their two children, and three dogs were found fatally shot in their suburban Chicago home. Five members of a family, including three children, were found dead at a home in Lake Township, Ohio, by police officers performing a welfare check.
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Multiple males are believed to have exchanged gunfire at an annual Independence Day block party just before midnight, leaving at least four people dead and at least seven others injured, according to police. . A 40-year-old man is accused of opening fire
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