Bates College Locks Down Amid Nearby Armed Man
Bates College in Lewiston ordered a shelter-in-place on Thursday after police reported an armed man nearby. College officials and local law enforcement urged people to stay indoors while officers searched the area.
Timeline of alerts
At 3:40 p.m., the Lewiston Police Department alerted Bates College about the armed individual. An emergency notification was sent to the campus community immediately.
By 4:25 p.m., police posted on Facebook asking residents near College Street to exercise caution. Shortly before 5 p.m., campus emergency management asked people to continue sheltering in place.
Location and movements
Officers reported the person walking on Campus Avenue. He was moving from Sabattus Street toward Central Avenue. Members of the community were told to avoid Central Avenue and Campus Avenue.
Suspect description
- Race and age: white man in his mid-30s.
- Clothing: blue hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
- Distinctive features: visible tattoos.
Community and institutional response
Text alerts warned students, faculty, and staff to steer clear of the affected streets. Local hospitals and schools went into precautionary lockdown as officers responded.
Bates College locks down as public safety personnel search the area. Police continued active patrols while investigations proceeded.
Reporting and updates
Filmogaz.com is sending a crew to the scene. Authorities said the situation was ongoing and that updates would follow.
