LEWISTON (WGME) — There may be these days a shelter-in-place order at hospitals and faculties in Lewiston.
That comes with Bates Faculty, the place scholars were given a realize that discussed a imaginable gunman just a little earlier than 3:45 p.m. Thursday.
Native hospitals and faculties also are on lockdown, together with St. Mary’s, Lewiston Public Faculties and the Lewiston Armory.
Lewiston Public Faculties Superintendent Jake Langlais issued a observation Thursday concerning the lockdowns.
We gained phrase this afternoon that regulation enforcement is these days on the lookout for a person that can pose a danger to themselves or others. Out of precaution we’re locking down our campuses and occasions/ sending scholars house if suitable. We’ve no longer had an incident. This can be a precaution. We will be able to percentage updates once we’re in a position to.
Have in mind, Steer clear of, Deny, Shield.
Get to a protected position. We will be able to message additional.
Lewiston police are asking citizens to make use of warning as officials reply to this ongoing state of affairs, which they are saying is situated round Faculty Boulevard.
Police say native faculties and hospitals are in lockdown whilst they set up the incident.
The texts that have been despatched to Bates Faculty scholars say to keep away from the world of Campus and Central Avenues.
In addition they describe the armed particular person:
- He’s a white male in his mid-30s
- He has visual tattoos
- He used to be observed dressed in a blue sweatshirt and black pants
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Lewiston police are these days on the lookout for the person and Bates is tracking the location.