{"id":2079678,"date":"2023-10-26T02:52:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T06:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/active-shooter-in-lewiston-maine-at-least-16-dead-police-say\/"},"modified":"2023-10-26T02:53:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T06:53:50","slug":"active-shooter-in-lewiston-maine-at-least-16-dead-police-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/active-shooter-in-lewiston-maine-at-least-16-dead-police-say\/","title":{"rendered":"16 dead in Lewiston, Maine shooting; Active shooter reported"},"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\">18<\/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%2Factive-shooter-in-lewiston-maine-at-least-16-dead-police-say%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=2079678&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>A \u200dMass\u200d Shooting \u2062in Lewiston, Maine \u2064Leaves at \u200cLeast 16 Dead<\/h2>\n<p>A \u200bhorrifying \u2064mass shooting took \u200bplace in Lewiston, Maine on \u2064Wednesday night, \u2062resulting in the \u200dtragic loss of\u2063 at least 16 lives. The \u2062suspect responsible for this heinous act is still at\u200b large, and \u200bauthorities have issued a shelter-in-place\u2064 order to ensure \u2063the\u200b safety of the community.<\/p>\n<p>Disturbing reports suggest that the number\u2062 of fatalities could rise even\u2064 further, with anonymous\u2064 sources claiming that the death toll\u200d may be\u2063 as high as 22.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement agencies from across the state have mobilized a massive search\u200d effort for Robert Card, a person of interest\u2064 in the shooting. The hunt for \u2064Card continues, as hundreds of officers tirelessly comb the area\u2064 for any leads.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Oregon Man Charged for Allegedly\u200b Planning Mass\u200b Shooting\u200b at \u200bRock Climbing \u200dFestival<\/h3>\n<p>Published\u2063 on 10\/24\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Nashville Police Chief&#8217;s Son Is Suspect in Shooting of 2 Officers, Manhunt\u200d Active<\/h3>\n<p>Published on 10\/23\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Maine State Police have issued a warning to residents, urging them not \u2064to\u200d approach Mr. \u200bCard if\u200d spotted, as he is considered\u2063 &#8220;armed and dangerous.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>An earlier statement from Maine State Police\u2062 revealed that Card is a trained \u200dfirearms instructor believed to be in the Army Reserve \u2063stationed in Saco, \u200dMaine. The statement also mentioned that Card had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/active-shooter-in-lewiston-maine-at-least-16-dead-police-say\/\" title=\"16 dead in Lewiston, Maine shooting; Active shooter reported\">recently reported mental health issues<\/a>, including hearing voices\u2062 and making threats to attack the \u2064National Guard Base in Saco. He had previously been committed to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/girl-convicted-in-slender-man-stabbing-case-makes-request-for-early-release\/\" title=\"Girl convicted in Slender Man stabbing case makes request for early release\">mental health facility<\/a> for two\u2063 weeks during the summer.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have \u2062urged\u200c the public\u200c to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to 911. Multiple locations are \u200bcurrently\u2063 under investigation by law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n<p>The Lewiston Maine Police Department confirmed\u200c the presence \u200dof an\u200d active shooter at\u2062 Schemengees and \u200dSparetime \u200dRecreation, two businesses\u200d affected by this tragic event. \u200cThey have requested\u200b that people avoid the roads \u200dto allow\u200b emergency\u2063 responders access to hospitals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:517px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Lewiston Maine Police Department released a photo of the suspect in the \u2063Lewiston, Maine, mass shooting. (Courtesy of Lewiston Maine Police \u200dDepartment)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Androscoggin County Sheriff&#8217;s Office is investigating two\u200b active shooter events and has released photos of an individual armed with a rifle. The public has been asked\u200c to provide any information that could help identify the suspect.<\/p>\n<p>Local police in Lewiston have also shared an image of a vehicle they \u200care actively seeking\u2064 in connection with the shooting investigation. The vehicle was \u200blater found in \u200cLisbon,\u2062 and residents there have been\u200c advised to shelter in place.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Janet Mills is closely monitoring the situation and has urged residents to follow the\u200d guidance of state and local law enforcement. The Boston branch of the Bureau of Alcohol,\u200d Tobacco, Firearms and \u200cExplosives is \u2064also involved in the\u2064 investigation.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can communities come together to support one another in times of tragedy\u2063 like this mass shooting?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  He may be armed and\u200d dangerous. Instead, they \u200dare advising individuals \u200bto immediately call 911 and provide\u200b any relevant information to\u200d the authorities.<\/p>\n<p>The shooting occurred at a\u2063 crowded public gathering, leaving the community in shock and grieving for\u2063 the lives lost. As news of this tragic event spreads, people\u2062 from across \u2062the country are expressing their \u2063condolences and support for the affected families.<\/p>\n<p>In times like \u2063these, it is important for communities to come together and support one another. Local organizations and counseling services are offering their assistance to those\u2062 in need. Vigils and memorial services are being planned to honor the lives lost and to provide a space for \u2062healing and reflection.<\/p>\n<p>This mass shooting once again raises discussions on gun control, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-second-place-finisher-protests-by-throwing-up-arms-in-x\/\" title=\"U.S. Second Place Finisher Protests By Throwing Up Arms In \u2018X\u2019\">mental health awareness<\/a>, and the need for stronger measures to prevent such acts of violence. Many are calling for stricter gun laws and improved access\u2062 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-week-in-campus-insanity-vol-31\/\" title=\"This Week In Campus Insanity Vol. 31\u00a0\">mental health resources<\/a> to address the root \u200ccauses of these devastating incidents.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement agencies are urging \u200banyone with information about Robert Card&#8217;s whereabouts to come forward. The public&#8217;s assistance\u200d is crucial in ensuring the swift apprehension of the suspect and bringing justice to the victims and their families.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation progresses, it \u2062is crucial for the\u200c community to remain vigilant and \u2064to cooperate with law enforcement. This\u200c tragedy serves as a somber reminder \u200cof the importance of community safety and the need to prioritize the well-being of all\u200c residents.<\/p>\n<p>In this time \u200cof\u200b sorrow, it is \u200cessential\u2063 to support those \u200daffected by the \u200dshooting. Donations to local charities and\u2062 support\u2063 for \u2064the affected families can make a\u200d significant difference in their lives. This shared tragedy should serve as a catalyst for communities to unite, heal, and work towards preventing such incidents in the future.<\/p>\n<p>The mass shooting in \u200dLewiston, Maine is a grievous event that has\u2063 left the community shattered. It\u200b is a \u2064stark reminder of the \u200dchallenges our society faces when it comes to preventing acts of violence. The \u200closs of innocent lives\u200c is a tragedy\u2064 that demands immediate attention and action from all levels of society.<\/p>\n<p>As we mourn the lives lost in this senseless act,\u2063 let us remember them as individuals who were part of \u2063a community, loved by their \u2064families and friends. May their memories serve as a\u2062 reminder of the importance of peace, safety, and unity in our society. \u2062Let us strive to create a future where such heartbreaking events become a rare occurrence, \u200dand where \u2063all individuals \u200bfeel safe and\u200b protected in their communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, claimed 16 lives. The suspect is still at large, and a shelter-in-place order is in effect. Anonymous sources suggest the death toll could reach 22, potentially increasing the number of fatalities. Law enforcement is actively involved, with hundreds of officials engaged in the situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":618,"featured_media":2079679,"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":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2079678","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"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\/2079678","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\/618"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2079678"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2079678\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2079679"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2079678"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2079678"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2079678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}