The mass shooting deeply affected this tight-knit community, drawing reactions from residents, lawmakers, and notable figures like Stephen King.
With a population of fewer than 40,000 residents, Lewiston, Maine, is a small city. The impact of Wednesday's mass shooting that left 18 dead and 13 injured sent shockwaves through this close-knit community.A resident living half a mile from the scene shared a video with Scripps News. She mentioned that she was unaware of the situation at the time but managed to capture audio that seemed to be the sound of rapid gunfire coming from the bar.
The alley also shared their sentiments on social media, saying, “None of this seems real, but unfortunately it is. We are devastated for our community and our staff. We lost some amazing and wholehearted people from our bowling family and community last night. There are no words to fix this or make it better. We are praying for everyone who has been affected by this horrific tragedy. We love you all and hold you close in our hearts.
Democratic congressman Jared Golden also took to social media to share his feelings about the situation,"Like all Mainers, I'm horrified by the events in Lewiston tonight. This is my hometown. Right now, all of us are looking to local law enforcement as they gain control of the situation and gather information. Our hearts break for those who are affected and we encourage everyone to follow the directions of the authorities as they conduct their work.
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