Lewiston, ME Mass Shooting Situation Report #4- FINAL
· The suspect’s body was found in a trailer at the overflow parking lot at the Maine Recycling Corporation in Lisbon:
o Two handguns were found with his body and a long gun was found in his vehicle.
o A note was found at his home which contained personal information for a family member to access his phone and bank accounts.
o The exact motive of the shooting is still being investigated but there is a mental health component.
· The two scenes are still being processed and will likely be released early next week.
· More than 820 tips were received.
· The suspect’s family has been cooperating throughout the investigation and were among the first individuals to identify him in the pictures that were released.
· The Federal Bureau of Investigation has deployed more than 350 personnel to support the investigation and manhunt.
Sources:
· City of Lewiston Press Conference 10/28/2023 - 10:00 a.m.
· Maine Emergency Management Agency Twitter Page
· FBI Boston Twitter Page
Resources:
Maine Emergency Management Agency, Lewiston Assistance and Donation Resources (New)
Maine Governor, Healing Together: Supporting Victims and Families of the Tragedy in Lewiston (New)
FBI Resources for Victims: Lewiston, Maine Shootings
Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Resources for Those Affected by the Violence in Lewiston
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