Active Shooter Situation Reported in Lewiston, Maine

Lewiston, Maine United States of America
An active shooter situation occurred in Lewiston, Maine on October 25, 2023.
A shelter-in-place order was issued by the Lewiston Police Department, which was later lifted.
The incident took place across two separate locations - a residential area and a commercial district.

On October 25, 2023, an active shooter situation unfolded in Lewiston, Maine, as reported by multiple news outlets. The Lewiston Police Department confirmed the incident, which took place across two separate locations in the city. The first scene was at a residential area, while the second was at a commercial district. The police department issued a shelter-in-place order for residents in the vicinity of the two scenes.

The authorities have not released any information about the shooter or potential motives at this time. The number of victims and their conditions are also currently unknown. The Lewiston Police Department, along with state and federal agencies, are actively investigating the situation. The shelter-in-place order was lifted later in the day, but residents were advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

The incident has caused significant disruption in the city, with several businesses and schools closing for the day. The local community has expressed shock and concern over the incident. The Mayor of Lewiston has urged residents to stay calm and cooperate with law enforcement officials. The situation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.


Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • The number of victims and their conditions are currently unknown, as well as the identity and motives of the shooter.

Sources

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    • ABC News is owned by The Walt Disney Company, which has been known to donate to both Democratic and Republican parties. However, this does not necessarily indicate a conflict of interest as they donate to multiple parties.
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    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (90%)
      • CNN is owned by WarnerMedia News & Sports, a division of AT&T's WarnerMedia. AT&T has been known to donate to both Democratic and Republican parties. However, this does not necessarily indicate a conflict of interest as they donate to multiple parties.
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        None Found At Time Of Publication

      96%

      • Unique Points
        • The article provides information about the shelter in place order.
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        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
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        None Found At Time Of Publication
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        None Found At Time Of Publication
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        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (90%)
        • WMTW is owned by Hearst Television, a division of Hearst Communications, which has been known to donate to both Democratic and Republican parties. However, this does not necessarily indicate a conflict of interest as they donate to multiple parties.
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          None Found At Time Of Publication

        98%

        • Unique Points
          • The article includes a statement from the local police department.
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
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          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          • The Southeast Missourian is owned by Rust Communications. There is no known significant political bias, fundraising, donations, ownership financial benefit, or political or religious advocacy associated with Rust Communications.
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            None Found At Time Of Publication