A shelter-in-place order has been issued at hospitals and schools in Lewiston.
That includes Bates College, where students got a notice that mentioned a possible gunman a little before 3:45 p.m. Thursday.
Local hospitals and schools are also on lockdown, including St. Mary’s, Lewiston Public Schools and the Lewiston Armory.
Lewiston Public Schools Superintendent Jake Langlais issued a statement Thursday about the lockdowns.
“We received word this afternoon that law enforcement is currently looking for an individual that may pose a threat to themselves or others. Out of precaution we are locking down our campuses and events/ sending students home if appropriate. We have not had an incident,” Lewiston Public Schools Superintendent Jake Langlais said in a Thursday afternoon statement.
“This is a precaution. We will share updates as soon as we are able to. Remember, Avoid, Deny, Defend. Get to a safe place. We will message further.”
Lewiston police are asking residents to use caution as officers respond to this ongoing situation, which they say is located around College Street.
The texts that were sent to Bates College students say to avoid the area of Campus and Central Avenues.
The person that officials are searching for has been described as a white male in his mid-30s with visible tattoos, and that he was seen wearing a blue sweatshirt and black pants.
Lewiston police are currently looking for the individual and Bates is monitoring the situation.
