Interest after a shooting rampage at a crowded bar and Bowling Alley in maine, up to 20 people killed, dozens more hurt. A community in shock. Why would he do this . Like why in lewiston, maine . Schools closed, residents ordered to shelter in place, the hunt for the shooter still unfolding. Well have the very latest in a live report from the scene. Breaking overnight, on the ground. Israeli soldiers and tanks enter gaza. Part of a targeted raid against hamas to prepare nor the next stages of the war and expected fullscale assault. Were live on the front lines. House work, republicans finally elect a new speaker. In the days and weeks ahead, youre going to see Congress Working as hard as its ever worked. And we are going to deliver for the american people. After three weeks of chaos and confusion, how did the gop unite behind a political unknown . And what impact will he have with the next Government Shutdown looming . Extreme weather, heavy snow out west, flooding in the south, record
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
Ruhle. We are still tracking the breaking news out of maine. A Police Source telling nbc news at least with people are confirmed dead in an active shooting in the city of lewiston. The second largest city in the state. As many as 50 to 60 people are injured after a man opened fire in several locations, including a Bowling Alley and a bar and restaurant. That is according to full Law Enforcement sources. The Sheriffs Office earlier this evening released these photos that show one single man with an ar15 style rifle. The city is telling people who live in the area to stay inside with their doors locked as Police Search for the suspect. Earlier tonight, the atf sit agents with its Boston Office are responding to lewiston. Joining me now, tom winter, nbc investigations correspondent. Tom, lets talk of taking a deep breath. What do you know . Sure, stephanie. Id like to do something i dont normally do, which is ask the control room to pool of the Facebook Page for the Lewiston Police depart
Justine waldman. Were going to go live now to lewiston, maine, where authorities are about to give an update on the mass shooting there. We do have a live picture showing us. Whats happening . Authorities are about to address this shooting that happened. 18 People Killed 13 others injured. And theres a massive manhunt underway right now to find the suspect. Le s listen loosen. In the wake of the tragic and horrifying incident that occurred in lewiston. Our hearts are heavy with grief. Extend deepest sympathies to the victims and their families. This is a time for action. Solidarity and support. Please take note. The shelterinplace order issued by the Lewiston Police Department Remains in effect. Please stay home and be safe. The ciry lewiston is grateful for the support and outpouring from state authorities, the community and of course, our elected officials. Speaking tonight will be u. S. Senator susan collins, u. S. Representative jared golden and steve little president and ceo centr
I cant stress this enough, this is an Ongoing Investigation in the early stages. More information will come out, in conjunction with the Attorney Generals Office as the lead prosecutor. We cant share all of our information right now and im sure you understand that. Im going to give out two numbers that go to a tip line. 911 is also appropriate for this, but if anyone can call these two numbers, this would go to the state police tip line. Area code 2072139526. 2075099002. And well be sending something out later that has that information in it, if you werent able to grab that now. Again this is a very fluid situation, we have a lot of resources as chief st. Pierre had mentioned earlier that are on the ground, in a coordinated effort to apprehend this individual. We have notified the department of education, and they have determined what theyre going to do with the schools. A lot of schools, area schools were shut down today based on our conversation with them. Again, as more information