At least 18 killed, 13 injured in Lewiston, Maine shootings
At least 18 killed, 13 injured in Lewiston, Maine shootings
At least 18 people were killed and 13 injured in a series of shootings in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday, according to Maine Gov. Janet Mills.
The shootings took place at several locations in the city, including a grocery store and a shopping mall. Mills said authorities are still investigating the motive for the shootings, but they believe the suspect was acting alone.
"This is a tragic day for our state," Mills said in a statement. "Our hearts are with the victims and their families."
The suspect, a 20-year-old man, was killed in a shootout with police.
This is the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history.
Details:
The shootings began at around 6 p.m. local time.
Shootings took place at several locations in the city, including a grocery store and a shopping mall.
At least 18 people were killed and 13 people were injured.
The suspect was killed in a shootout with police.
Comments:
Maine Gov. Janet Mills called the shootings a "tragic day" for the state.
Mills said her thoughts are with the victims and their families.
Investigation:
Authorities are still investigating the motive for the shootings.