Nov 07 Overcoming feelings of vulnerability and grief, Lewiston voters head to the polls By David Sharp, Associated Press Shootings in which 18 people were killed are on the minds of voters heading to the polls in Lewiston, Maine, where the gunman opened fire less than two weeks ago. Continue reading
Nov 06 U.S. senators request an investigation into Army reservist who killed 18 in Maine By Associated Press U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King told Lt. Gen. Donna Martin in a letter Monday that it’s important to understand “what occurred, or failed to occur” at the federal level, including the Army with a reservist before he killed… Continue reading
Nov 03 Supreme Court will rule on ban on rapid-fire gun bump stocks used in the Las Vegas mass shooting By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The justices said Friday they'll hear arguments next year over a gun bump stocks regulation the Justice Department implemented after the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting. Continue reading
Nov 03 WATCH: Biden visits site of mass shooting in Lewiston Maine, mourns with community By Fatima Hussein, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Biden came to Lewiston to do what presidents do in these moments of horror and grief; lend comfort to the families of the victims and to show support for a reeling community. But it's a type of trip that has… Continue reading
Oct 31 Watch 6:48 Police scrutinized after revelations Maine shooter’s family flagged his behavior By Laura Barrón-López, Dorothy Hastings Lewiston, Maine, is in mourning after last week’s shooting that killed 18 people. Along with the grief, there’s growing scrutiny about why law enforcement didn't find or stop Robert Card before the shooting. Friends, family and the Army Reserve all… Continue watching
Oct 31 Kids return to school, plan to trick-or-treat as Maine communities start to heal from mass shooting By David Sharp, Associated Press Area residents spent days locked in their homes last week while police searched for the man who fatally shot 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar. Continue reading
Oct 31 Maine sheriff’s office received warning about mass shooter 5 months before rampage By David Sharp, Robert F. Bukaty, Jake Bleiberg, Bernard Condon, Associated Press Documents released from the sheriff on Monday gave the most detailed timeline yet of other warning signs and failed efforts to stop the gunman months before he killed. Continue reading
Oct 30 Lewiston mass shooter had numerous run-ins with authorities, showed warning signs long before shooting By David Sharp, Robert F. Bukaty, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Those same authorities are also facing growing scrutiny over how the shooter was able to keep his guns and remain on the street despite exhibiting signs that he might commit violent acts. Continue reading
Oct 27 Maine mass killing suspect found dead By David Sharp, Patrick Whittle, Holly Ramer, Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills confirmed at a news conference Friday night that the suspect wanted for killing 18 people at a bowling alley and bar has been found dead in Lisbon, Maine. “Like many people, I’m… Continue reading
Oct 27 Watch 8:07 Lewiston community mourns mass shooting victims as manhunt for gunman continues By Laura Barrón-López, Alexis Cox, Sam Weber, Maea Lenei Buhre, Dorothy Hastings Nearly 48 hours after a gunman killed 18 people in Lewiston, Maine, the suspect remains on the run. As the massive manhunt continues, it is keeping communities on edge. Laura Barrón-López reports from Lewiston. Continue watching