Key Takeaways
- President Biden spoke directly with Maine officials after the Lewiston shooting.
- The White House pledged full federal support for the victims and investigation.
- At least 22 people were killed, prompting immediate response from Senators King and Collins.
Washington: President Joe Biden spoke by telephone to Maine Governor Janet Mills and US lawmakers representing the state of Maine.
He addressed the mass shooting in the city of Lewiston, which reportedly killed at least 22 people.
The White House said in a statement that federal support will be provided.
“‘The President spoke by phone individually to Maine Governor Janet Mills, Senators Angus King and Susan Collins, and Congressman Jared Golden about the shooting in Lewiston, Maine and offered full federal support in the wake of this horrific attack,” the White House said late Wednesday night.
A city official told CNN that at least 22 people were killed in the mass shooting.
