October 27, 2023 |
Photo – Lewiston, Maine – Courtesy lewistonmaine.gov
Flags are at half-staff across the country. In accordance with a proclamation by the President, Governor Mark Gordon on Thursday ordered both the United States and Wyoming flags to fly at half-staff as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated in Lewiston, Maine. The flag should be flown at half-staff until sunset on Monday, October 30th.
At least 18 people are dead and 13 others are injured after shootings at a bar and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine. Police named Robert Card, 40, as a suspect in the shootings and an arrest warrant on murder charges has been issued. The suspect remains at large.
Seven people were found dead at a local bowling alley. Eight were found dead at a bar and grille and three were pronounced dead at area hospitals.
Officials have urged residents of Lewiston, Maine’s second-largest city about 30 miles north of Portland, and nearby Auburn to shelter in place. Residents in other communities have also been asked to stay put, and many schools and businesses are closed.
A massive manhunt for the suspect is underway.
