Bates College locks down after reported gunman, later revealed to be a false alarm
By Morgan Rousseau
Published on April 18, 2026.
A reported gunman in Lewiston, Maine, prompted lockdowns at Bates College, local schools, and a hospital, but the threat was later deemed unfounded. The alert was issued after a caller reported seeing a man in his mid-30s with a gun. Police were unable to locate the man, who had fled from family members at St. Mary's Hospital. After a thorough search, police determined there was no immediate threat and lifted the shelter-in-place order. The identity of the suspect has not been disclosed.
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