At least 22 people have been killed and dozens injured after a shooting in Lewiston, Maine, with police still hunting for the gunman.
Authorities said they are investigating 'two active shooter events' and people have been warned to take shelter. 'We are encouraging all businesses to lock down and or close while we investigate,' the sheriff's office said. A Lewiston police source told NBC News, Sky's US partner, at least 22 people are dead and as many as 50-60 injured. Police released pictures of a man in a bowling alley with a rifle raised to his shoulder, and asked for help identifying him.
Police said on Facebook that the shootings happened at Schemengees Bar and Grille and Sparetime Recreation, a bowling alley. They also posted a picture of a white car they wanted to trace. Lewiston is about 35 miles north of Maine's largest city, Portland. President Biden is said to have been briefed on the situation. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
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