UPDATE: Maine Gov. Janet Mills confirmed at a news conference Friday night (Oct. 27) that the suspect wanted for killing 18 people at a bowling alley and bar has been found dead in Lisbon, Maine. See article here.
Summary
Lewiston, Maine, is the latest community to suffer devastating losses from mass shootings after a gunman killed at least 18 people and injured 13 others. The suspect remains at large and hundreds of officers are looking for him in a major manhunt. Laura Barrón-López reports from Lewiston.
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Warm up questions
- Who are some of the people interviewed in this story, and what are their backgrounds?
- Where did the assault take place?
- How many were killed and injured in the shooting?
- What has been the community's response to the shooting?
- Why has the suspect not yet been found?
Focus questions
One woman in this story says that she is unable to find counseling for her young daughter who witnessed the shooting at the bowling alley.
Why do you think that's the case? What do you think should be done to ensure victims have the support they need after traumatic events such as this one?
Media literacy: This story used clips of statements from public officials as well as interviews with victims and families. Who else would you want to hear from to better understand what happened and how the community has responded?
Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?
For more
What students can do: Have a class discussion. What do you think should be done about gun violence in the United States?
For thoughts from other teens, see this post originally published in 2018 after the Parkland shooting.
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