22 Killed and 60+ Injured in Maine Mass Shooting by Army Reservist with Mental Health Issues
22 Killed and 60+ Injured in Maine Mass Shooting by Army Reservist with Mental Health Issues
A shooting spree in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday evening, resulted in 18 fatalities and 13 injuries when a gunman targeted a bowling alley and a restaurant.
Lewiston, a mix of residential and industrial areas situated near the Maine Turnpike, is home to two hospitals and the private liberal arts institution Bates College. The city is predominantly working-class, with a median household income of around $48,000 and about 16% of residents living in poverty, according to the US Census.
Maine Governor Janet Mills, who has personal ties to Lewiston, described the city as a “special place.”
“It’s a close-knit community with a long history of hard work, persistence, faith, and a welcoming spirit,” Mills said. “This city did not deserve this horrific attack on its people, its peace of mind, or its security. No city, no state, no people deserve such a tragedy.”
President Joe Biden has spoken with Maine lawmakers and offered full federal support in response to the attack, according to a statement from the White House.
Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline expressed his heartbreak for the city and its residents. “Lewiston is known for its strength and resilience, and we will need both in the coming days,” he said.
Shanna Cox, President of the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, described the attacked locations as “family-oriented.”
“The bowling alley was hosting family league activities. The impact on so many here is profoundly real,” Cox said.
22 Dead and Over 60 Injured In Mass Shooting In Maine By An Army Reservist With Mental Health Issues
Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque, who lost friends in the shooting, shared that a teenager who was a classmate of his son was injured but is expected to recover. “Few in this community will remain untouched by this event,” Levesque told “CNN This Morning.” He added, “It will stay with me for the rest of my life, and it's difficult to put into words.”
Levesque also noted the trauma experienced by witnesses and their families. “The bright side was seeing people reunited with their loved ones after a long period of uncertainty, but unfortunately, some are still waiting and may never have that reunion.”
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