A shelter-in-place order remains in place for Androscoggin County, Maine, as authorities search for the suspect in Wednesday's shootings.
In this video image, an unidentified man points a gun while entering Sparetime Recreation in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday.The police department in Lewiston, Maine has identified a person of interest in a series of mass shootings Wednesday night., the department said Robert Card"should be considered armed and dangerous. Please contact law enforcement if you are aware of his whereabouts."The agency also included what appeared to be a driver's license picture of Card.
The police department has asked people to stay off the roads to give emergency responders easier access to hospitals. In an emailed statement to local media, the organization continued,"At this time, MMC can confirm it will receive one patient transport from Central Maine Medical Center. Other MaineHealth facilities are also standing by and preparing to provide care. Out of an abundance of caution and due the dynamic nature of this situation, MMC and other MaineHealth hospitals have closed their campuses to non-hospital personnel and non-patients until further notice.
In addition, a Justice Department spokesperson said,"The Attorney General has been briefed and will continue to closely monitor the situation. Federal law enforcement agencies are assisting our state and local law enforcement partners in Lewiston, Maine."
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