Lewiston shooting: Police hunt active gunman after incident in Maine – live

Police hunting gunman in Maine shooting (Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office)

Police in Maine are hunting an active gunman after a shooting in the city of Lewiston, with reports of “multiple casualties” at different scenes.

There are three crime scenes, including Sparetime Recreation, Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant and the Walmart Distribution Center, according to The Sun-Journal.

“There is an active shooter in Lewiston. We ask people to shelter in place. Please stay inside your home with the doors locked. Law enforcement is currently investigating at multiple locations. If you see any suspicious activity or individuals please call 911. Updates to follow,” tweeted Maine State Police.

The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office shared photos of the suspect armed with a rifle on their Facebook page.

A text sent out by Lewiston Public Schools urged anyone near or at the school for parent-teacher conferences to get in a safe place.

”We are going into lockdown. I will provide more information as it is available and appropriate,” the alert read.

Lewiston is a city of around 36,000 people about 36 miles north of Portland, Maine.

Nearby city of Auburn warns residents to also shelter in place

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Police release images of suspect brandishing rifle

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Police release images of suspected shooter in Lewiston, Maine (Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office)

Sheriff posts picture of shooting suspect

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Reports of active shooter causing ‘multiple casualties’ at bar in Maine

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Reports of active shooter causing ‘multiple casualties’ at bar in Maine

Police hunting active shooter

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This is a live blog covering an active shooter situation in the city of Lewiston, Maine.