More than 10 dead, dozens injured in Lewiston, Maine mass shooting, sources say
abcnews.go.com
Maine State Police said there is an "active shooter situation" in Lewiston.

Note from OP: The title originally stated 10 dead but ABC News now lists 16 in their “breaking news” section above the headline. I will re-edit the title if necessary.

  • FirstCircle@lemmy.mlEnglish
    10·
    1 year ago

    “At least 20 believed dead” per the last update to that source. Also

    Person of interest served in military, is a firearms instructor: Sources

    Police in Maine have identified a person of interest in the shooting, according to multiple law enforcement sources.

    The person of interest has a history of military service and is a firearms instructor, the sources said.

    The sources said he also has a mental health history, including a two-week stay this summer at a mental health facility after he allegedly made threats about carrying out a shooting at a National Guard facility.

    • FoundTheVegan@kbin.social
      3·
      1 year ago

      including a two-week stay this summer at a mental health facility after he allegedly made threats about carrying out a shooting at a National Guard facility.

      He could have not made his intentions more clear. But had access to firearms regardless.