A gunman armed with an AR 15-style rifle in Lewiston, Maine has shot dead multiple people and injured up to 60 more across three separate locations, sparking a massive manhunt across the state.
Police sources told CNN that 16 were dead, and 50-60 were injured. The toll is not confirmed, but Maine’s hospitals said they were declaring a mass casualty event.
A photo issued by sheriffs showed a white man with an AR-15-style rifle and a laser optic entering the Sparetime recreation center, wearing black combat trousers and a brown top. His face is clearly visible. The neighboring city of Auburn has also been placed on lockdown.