Lewiston is the second largest in maine, it has a diverse economy, World Class Health care facilities, manufacturing, financial institutions, technology, telecommunications, a relatively big city in terms of that North Eastern parts of the united states. We can have a look at the exact location, the state of maine, lewiston there, quite near the coast, just 35 miles north of portland. The residents of lewiston tonight sheltering in place as they have been told of an active gunman in the city. We are looking at pictures of the Central Maine Medical Centre in lewiston where some of those injured has been brought. Medical professionals waiting on others to arise as well. We are keeping a close eye on the city hall in lewiston where we are awaiting a Press Conference to get under way. We are told that the Main Department of Public Safety spokesperson will make an address to the media. Members of the media getting organised there for that address, where there for that address, where the loc
The hamas run Health Authority says the death toll has passed 7,000. Some nhs workers havent received a one off sum of more than £1,000 agreed as part of a pay deal. The government is facing a legal challenge. And the british artist whos cracked a novel approach to an excess of the Da Vinci Code in charity shops. And coming up on bbc news. A ten month ban for Newcastle United and italy international sandro tonali, as the Italian Football Federation finds he breached betting rules. Good evening. A manhunt is under way across the Us State Of Maine after shootings that have left at least 18 people dead and 13 injured. The attacks happened in at least two locations, in a bar and a Bowling Alley in lewiston. People in the city are being warned to stay indoors, and local schools have been closed. Hundreds of Police Officers are looking for robert card, a ao Year Old Army reservist who theyve named as A Person Of Interest in connection with the shootings, describing him as armed and dangerou
The National Security council also updated the state of the u. S. Economy and the ongoing war between israel and hamas. Good afternoon, everyone. I wanted to start with a word about the horrific news out of lewiston, maine last night where we saw another tragic shooting that has taken at least 18 lives, injured others and left countless people in grief, shock and trauma. As the president said in a statement earlier today, he and the first lady are praying for the victims and their families, for those fighting for their lives and those survivors and Community Members reeling from this latest act of gun violence. And importantly, we continue to urge all residents to heed the warning and guidance of the local officials and federal Law Enforcement that are on the ground to respond. At a state dinner last night, he was informed of the shooting. He stepped out to speak with janet mills as well as senators collins and king and congressman jared goldman. He pledged full federal support in the
Today on inside politics, carnage in america again. A manhunt is under way and another community terrorized after Mass Shootings at a Bowling Alley and bar grille in lewiston, maine. State Officials Say at least 18 are dead, all from gunshot wounds. 13 others injured. At least three are in critical condition. The shooter is still at large and considered Armed And Dangerous. People in multiple cities are being told to shelter in place and lock their doors. Police are searching for 40yearold robert card who now faces multiple murder charges. They say that he is a military trained Firearms Instructor and a member of the Army Reserves who was recently committed to a Mental Health facility. If you come into any contact with this individual or someone that you think looks like this individual, you are to call 911, Lewiston Police department, federal, state, county and other local municipalities are involved in the coordinated search at this moment for this individual. So is this and ongoing
Heard a loud pop. I thought it was a balloon. I had my back turned to the door. As soon as i turned and saw it was not a balloon, he was holding a weapon, i went down the lane and slid to where the pins are. We looked out the window, saw a sea of lights, and it was sirens. A lot of Police Obviously but you could hear the balances like they were running back and forth, back and forth. I think theres going to be very few people in this community that have not been touched by this. Reporter many asking were Warning Signs missed. The shooter was reported as behaving erratically at a Training Facility this past july and sources say he made statements about Hearing Voices and wanting to shoot up a National Guard base. He was the then transport today an army hospital. Im sure there will be a lot of review, analysis, was he deemed a danger to himself or someone else . Reporter were now at the scene of the first of the shootings. The Bowling Alley is right behind me thats the justintime recreat