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Maine Sees Record Number of Homicides in 2023, Including 18 Killed in Mass Shooting

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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — In 2023, Maine experienced its deadliest mass shooting in history, resulting in a record-breaking high of homicides for the state. The tragic events in Lewiston on Oct. 25 left 18 people dead and 13 injured, shocking a community that prides itself on low crime rates. These deaths contributed to a total … Read more

Maine Hits Record High of 51 Homicides in 2023 as Deadly Mass Shooting Rocks State

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LEWISTON, Maine – The year 2023 has seen the state of Maine experience its highest number of homicides ever recorded, with the devastating mass shooting on October 25th in Lewiston contributing to this grim milestone. State police have reported a staggering 51 homicides thus far, surpassing the previous record of 40 killings in 1989. This … Read more