Residents shelter in place as manhunt intensifies following Lewiston, Maine, mass shooting

Alert protocols have been expanded beyond Maine, with authorities in Massachusetts and as far away as New York City on high alert.

In the wake of the deadly mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, that killed at least 18 people and left more than a dozen Wednesday night, officials in the area are urging residents to stay home as the manhunt for a person of interest continues.Authorities have identified 40-year-old Robert R. Card as the suspect behind the shootings. Lewiston Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous.'We will get him, it's not a doubt in my mind.

Authorities are attempting to locate 40-year-old Robert R. Card as a person of interest in the shootings. Lewiston Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous.One witness recounted a scene of terror, describing sudden gunfire interrupting a normal night out bowling. At first, he assumed it was something as harmless as a balloon bursting. The reality was far more deadly.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

CBSNews /  🏆 87. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Lewiston, Maine, 'active shooter situation' prompts shelter-in-place orderMaine State Police ordered residents in the state's second-largest city to shelter in place Wednesday night because of an active shooter situation.
Read more »

Active shooter situation in Lewiston, Maine: PoliceMaine State Police said there is an 'active shooter situation' in Lewiston.
Read more »

Active shooter situation in Lewiston, Maine: PoliceMaine State Police said there is an 'active shooter situation' in Lewiston.
Read more »

Suspect at large after shootings in Lewiston, Maine“We are encouraging all businesses to lock down and or close while we investigate,” the sheriff’s office said. Maine State Police also said they are responding to an active shooter situation in Lew…
Read more »

Maine authorities report 'active shooter' in Lewiston, suspect remains at large'Law enforcement is currently investigating at two locations right now,' Maine State Police posted on its Facebook page Wednesday evening.
Read more »

Multiple injuries reported, suspect at large after shootings in Lewiston, MaineThe sheriff's office in Androscoggin County, Maine, says a suspect is at large and businesses are advised to lock down or close
Read more »