Lewiston, maines massacre, 18 people shot to death. Is 13 people injured. The suspect 40yearold robert card opened fire inside a Bowling Alley and nearby bar and grill. That was wednesday night. Its friday. Are they any closer to finding him . You would think not from the News Conference that wrapped up minutes ago. They are throwing every resource to get him. Lewiston is 30 miles north of portland. Local, state, federal Law Enforcement are out 24 7. We know robert card is a skilled outdoorsman and trained u. S. Army reserve marksman who is among the top shooters in his unit. The shelter in place order that started at 10 25 p. M. Wednesday night is still on and it is on for lewiston and now three surrounding cities. It remains in effect until police say it isnt. Here is the police chief last hour. The safety of our Community Remains paramount. I want to assure all that a tremendous amount of Law Enforcement, manpower, time and effort is being utilized around the clock in every effort t
From Central Maine Medical Centre in lewiston and a large number of casualties they following the shootings in lewiston in maine, we will bring you up to date with that as and when we get the details. The israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted his country will be launching a Ground Invasion of the gaza strip after receiving domestic criticism over its apparent delay. Speaking on prime time television, he said troops were preparing to enter the besieged territory, saying the timing of the offensive would be reached by consensus. Translation we are in the midst of a campaign | for our existence. We have set two goals for the war to eliminate hamas by destroying its military and governmental capabilities and do Everything Possible to bring our hostages home. In gaza, hospitals are stopping all but Emergency Services as fuel runs out. Israel has been blocking fuel from reaching gaza, accusing hamas of stockpiling it for military purposes. The Hamas Run Health Ministry says
Bowling alley at around 7 15 this evening. Shortly after that there were reports of another shooting at a nearby restaurant. And that it 8 15, another shooting at a Walmart Distribution Center. Unconfirmed reports, again, unconfirmed reports, say that multiple people have been shocked and that some people have been killed. We do not have numbers for you at this time. At this point, the suspect is still at large. The county Sheriffs Office released of the suspected shooter, holding what looks to be a rifle as he entered the Bowling Alley. Police are now asking people in lewiston to shelter in place, to please stay inside their homes with their doors locked. Governor janet mills says she has been briefed on the situation, and will remain in close contact with Public Safety officials. Again, this is an active shooter situation in lewiston, maine. That is maines second largest city at about 7 15, a shooting at a Bowling Alley, spare time recreation. Shortly after that, reports of another s
Violence. At this hour, a man hunt is under way to find the gunman as two cities remain terrified and on high alert. We are live, breaking down where that search stands. Good morning and thanks for joining us. Im laura garcia. Im marcus washington. Capturing the man believed to be responsible for that mass shooting, that is the focus of authorities in maine at this hour. The crime scenes there have been very active ever since the violence broke out less than 24 hours ago. Police as you just heard said 18 people were killed. Eight of those victims found dead at a bar, another seven found at a nearby Bowling Alley, three additional victims injured in the shootings. 40yearold robert card. Hes believed to be armed and dangerous. Officials are urging residents to stay indoors. A short time ago investigators delivered an update on the case and the active manhunt under way. We begin our Team Coverage with nbc news sam brock. Were in the Lewiston City Hall where just a few moments ago we heard
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