gun shooting in Lewiston, Maine at a bowling alley and a restaurant has left nearly 16 dead and over dozens injured, reported CNN. The exact number of those injured in the shooting is still unknown.
As per the local police, active shooting incidents have happened at the Sparetime Recreation, a bowling alley on Mollison Way, and Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant on Lincoln Street.
A man named Robert Card, 40, of Bowdoin has been identified as the person behind this shooting. He is considered armed and dangerous, Maine Department of Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck said.
The suspected shooter Card recently made threats to carry out a shooting at a National Guard facility in Saco, Maine.
He is said to also have mental health issues, including hearing voices, as per the officials.
The police has also identified an white SUV which they considered it as a “vehicle of interest” in Lisbon.
The police has also issued an alert for the residents by asking them to keep their doors locked and call 911 in case of any suspicious activities. Ofificlas of nearby city have also issued a safety alert.
FBI has also taken interest in the case by saying that the Boston department will provide all the necessary help to assist officials in Maine.
Janet Mills, Governor of Maine has also been updated about the shooting.