Lewiston: A heartbreaking and devastating incident has unfolded in Lewiston, Maine, where a series of shootings have tragically claimed the lives of 22 people. The whole community is living in fear as the perpetrator responsible for these acts remains unidentified. Reports indicate that there are between 50 to 60 injuries, although it is still unclear how many are directly related to the gunfire.
Law enforcement authorities are actively pursuing leads and have identified a person of interest named Robert Card, who is believed to be armed and dangerous, capturing him has become a priority for the authorities involved.
This terrifying sequence of events took place at locations including a bowling alley, a nearby bar, and a Walmart distribution center, all occurring around 7 pm local time. The sudden outbreak of violence has garnered attention, with both President Joe Biden and Governor Janet Mills being promptly briefed on the incident.
The magnitude of this tragedy cannot be overstated; it stands as the mass shooting in the United States since May 2022 when an elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, resulted in the loss of 19 children and two teachers, according to reports, from Gun Violence Archive.
Unfortunately, it is deeply concerning how often mass shootings have been occurring in the United States in the years, and this trend has intensified since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. According to records, there were a minimum of 647 instances where four or more individuals were shot and reported last year in 2022.
Following the initial report of an active shooter at the Lewiston bowling alley around 7:15 pm local time, additional reports of similar incidents emerged from a local bar and the Walmart distribution center.
As the situation unfolds, the Lewiston Police Department has issued a stern warning, advising residents to stay inside their homes while urging local businesses to either lock down or close their doors. With the suspect still at large, the community is left anxiously awaiting more information and hoping for a swift resolution to this tragic and horrifying series of events.