While the suspect was still at large, businesses across Lewiston were encouraged to close their doors.
was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. After trying to hunt him down for days, law enforcement confirmed Friday that the suspect was found dead near a recycling plant in Lisbon – Maine Recycling, where he is believed to have recently worked. The suspect for the crime, identified with initials R.C., injured 13 more after he opened fire on two local businesses. A mass shooting on Wednesday has taken the life of 18 people in Lewiston, Maine.