US: 18 killed in shootings at Bowling Alley, Bar

In USA, at least 18 people were killed and "many, many more" were injured in shootings in the city of Lewiston, Maine Wednesday evening, local officials reported, with police saying that the gunman was still at large. City Councilor Robert McCarthy told CNN that the death toll had risen to 18 in the shooting spree that took place at a bowling alley and also at least one other location, a local restaurant and bar, according to media."My understanding is that they have a tentative identification… of the shooter at the bowling alley, confirmed 22 dead, many, many more injured," McCarthy said.Lewiston is part of Androscoggin County and about 35 miles (56 km) north of Maine's largest city, Portland.
Local police posted a photo of the shooter on Facebook carrying what appeared to be a semi-automatic style weapon inside the bowling alley. The bearded man wore a brown top, blue pants and brown shoes, and police asked for anyone with information on his identity to contact them immediately.They also released a picture of a white SUV car, and asked for the public's help in identifying the vehicle, saying its front bumper may have been painted black.Law enforcement "are investigating two active shooter events," the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Department wrote on Facebook. "We are encouraging all businesses to lock down and or close while we investigate. The suspect is still at large."