The number of mass shootings in the US is rising. According to the Gun Violence Archive, a mass shooting occurs when four or more persons are harmed or killed. Following gunfire on Wednesday (local time) at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine. There came news of the latest mass homicide in the US.
According to many media sources, the Lewiston, Maine Police Department has issued a photo of the “suspect” in the mass shooting that has left over 50 people injured and nearly 22 dead. The police claim that there is a manhunt going on and that the culprit is not yet in custody.
“Lewiston is home to an active shooter. We request that people stay indoors. Please lock your doors and remain inside your house. Currently, there are several places under investigation by law authorities. Please dial 911 if you witness any suspicious behavior or people. “The Maine State Police previously said on the social networking site X.
The database indicates that as of 2023, there have been the second-highest number of mass massacres and deaths in the US on record. According to AP, only 2019 has more mass murders.
Let’s review all of the mass murders in the US this year.
Shooting at Romeoville: September 17, 2023
In their suburban Chicago house, a spouse, their two children, and their three pets discovered shot and killed.
Shooting in Ohio: August 24, 2023
When police officers conducted a welfare check at a residence in Lake Township, Ohio. They discovered five family members—three of them children—dead.
August 16, 2023, shooting in Oklahoma City
According to Oklahoma City police, a 28-year-old man shot and killed his estranged wife and three small children, aged two, five, and nine, before ending his own life.
Mass shooting in Georgia: July 15, 2023
In a suburb south of Atlanta, a 40-year-old man charged with shooting and killing four individuals. All of whom were in their 60s.
Shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana: July 4, 2023
At least four individuals thought to died and at least seven more injured after many guys said to have exchanged gunfire shortly before midnight during an annual Independence Day block celebration, according to authorities.
Shooting in Philadelphia on July 3, 2023
In a southwest Philadelphia neighborhood, a 40-year-old man suspected of randomly firing an AR-15-style gun, killing four people and wounded four more, including a 2-year-old.
Mass murder at Green Pond: July 2, 2023
Authorities discovered six persons dead and one critically injured at the residence of a 33-year-old man who charged with murder in connection with the deaths of his sister-in-law and 11-year-old daughter. The authorities were reacting to reports of a house fire and stabbings.
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