The city of Lewiston, Maine, was virtually deserted as residents hunkered down following a shooting spree that left at least 18 people dead at a bowling alley and bar-restaurant. Residents were ordered to stay indoors, schools were closed, and businesses shut their doors.
Streets near the targeted establishments were cordoned off with crime scene tape, and police officers patrolled the area. The normally quiet city was in shock, with residents struggling to process the tragedy. Many expressed concern about their safety and the prevalence of gun violence in the United States.