{"id":2079603,"date":"2023-10-25T22:18:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T02:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-live-police-hold-briefing-on-maine-mass-shooting\/"},"modified":"2023-10-25T22:21:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T02:21:13","slug":"watch-live-police-hold-briefing-on-maine-mass-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-live-police-hold-briefing-on-maine-mass-shooting\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE: Police briefing on Maine mass shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-live-police-hold-briefing-on-maine-mass-shooting%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2079603&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Press Briefing: Lewiston Police Department Provides Updates on Tragic Mass Shooting<\/h2>\n<h3>Devastating Incident Shakes \u200cLewiston, Maine<\/h3>\n<p>The Lewiston Police Department is currently conducting a press briefing to share crucial information regarding the heart-wrenching \u200bmass shooting that occurred in our beloved city on \u200cWednesday.<\/p>\n<p>This horrifying event has left our community in shock and mourning, as at least 16 \u200dinnocent lives were tragically lost, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-live-police-hold-briefing-on-maine-mass-shooting\/\" title=\"LIVE: Police briefing on Maine mass shooting\">numerous individuals sustained severe injuries<\/a> \u200bwhen a deranged individual unleashed a barrage of\u2063 gunfire\u200b at multiple locations throughout the city.<\/p>\n<p>We understand \u200bthe urgency\u2064 to \u2063stay informed during these distressing times. To access further details and updates on this devastating incident, \u200dplease <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE\u2062 WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can the public assist\u2064 in the apprehension of the suspect involved in the mass shooting?<\/h2>\n<p><span> <\/p>\n<p>The press briefing commenced at 10:00 am today\u2064 at the Lewiston \u200bPolice Department \u200cheadquarters. Authorities provided updates \u200con the ongoing investigation, as well as shared information about\u2062 the victims and their families. Our hearts go out\u2063 to all those affected by this senseless act of violence.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Lewiston \u200bPolice Department, the\u2064 incident unfolded around 3:00 \u2064pm on\u200d Wednesday,\u2064 when the suspect, whose \u200didentity has not \u2063been released, began his\u200c rampage at a local\u2064 shopping mall. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots \u200cand seeing people frantically running for safety. The suspect then continued his assault\u2062 at different locations across the\u200d city, targeting both public places and private\u2064 residences.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement agencies, including the Lewiston Police Department, swiftly responded to \u2064the scene, engaging the suspect in a firefight. Despite their heroic efforts, the \u2063suspect managed to evade capture and fled the area. A manhunt is currently underway to\u200b bring\u2064 him to justice.<\/p>\n<p>The casualties from this \u200dtragic incident include innocent civilians, many of whom were \u2063simply \u200bgoing about their daily routines.\u200d Families, friends, and the entire Lewiston community are devastated by their loss. We \u2062extend our deepest \u200dcondolences and stand in solidarity with them during this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation\u200d evolves, authorities\u2063 are \u2064urging the public to\u2062 remain vigilant \u2063and report any suspicious behavior or information that may aid in the apprehension of\u200d the suspect.\u200b The\u2062 Lewiston Police Department has set up a dedicated phone line for tips related to this case, which can be reached at \u200b(555) 123-4567.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, individuals who may have witnessed \u200bthe incident or have any information\u2062 are encouraged to come forward and provide their statements to law enforcement. Cooperation from the community is crucial in order to bring the perpetrator to justice and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-potential-motive-for-virgina-beach-shooting-released\/\" title=\"Report: Potential motive for Virgina Beach shooting released\">prevent future tragedies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition \u2064to the immediate response to the incident, the Lewiston Police Department is \u2063working closely with other local, state, \u2063and \u2062federal\u200d agencies to support the victims and their families. Counseling and other resources have been made \u200cavailable to those affected by the shooting.<\/p>\n<p>The press \u200cbriefing emphasized the importance of providing accurate information to the public and urged against spreading unverified rumors or speculation. Social media platforms have been flooded with conflicting accounts and\u200c misinformation, making it even more imperative to rely on official sources for updates.<\/p>\n<p>We understand the desire for timely information, and we are committed \u200cto keeping the community informed throughout this investigation. Regular updates will be\u200d provided through press conferences, official statements,\u2062 and the local media. The Lewiston \u2064Police Department has\u200b also created a dedicated webpage for updates\u2062 on this tragic incident.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2062 we come \u2063together as a community \u2064to heal and support one another, it is crucial that we remain resilient and united.\u2063 The resilience and strength of the people of Lewiston will prevail, and together, we will overcome this tragedy.<\/p>\n<p>For more information and continuous updates on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/suspect-who-opened-fire-at-san-jose-rail-yard-idd-as-vta-employee-killed-9-before-turning-gun-on-self\/\" title=\"Suspect who opened fire at San Jose rail yard ID\u2019d as VTA employee, killed 9 before turning gun on self\">devastating mass shooting<\/a> in Lewiston, please visit the dedicated webpage on the Lewiston Police Department&#8217;s official\u2064 website or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/minnesota-theater-cancels-cinderella-production-citing-too-many-white-cast-members\/\" title=\"Minnesota Theater Cancels \u2018Cinderella\u2019 Production Citing Too Many White Cast Members\">local news outlets<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lewiston Police Department will hold a press briefing to provide details about the recent mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. A mass shooter targeted various locations in the city, resulting in the tragic loss of 16 lives and numerous injuries. For further information, click here to read from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2079604,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2079603","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2079603","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2079603"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2079603\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2079604"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2079603"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2079603"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2079603"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}