LEWISTON, Maine – The Maine Department of Public Safety has released 51 partially redacted call transcripts from the mass shootings that occurred in October, leaving 18 people dead at the Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley and Schemengees Bar and Grill. These transcripts shed light on the harrowing experiences of witnesses and individuals seeking help during and after the tragic event.
In the transcripts, individuals are heard sharing details with dispatchers, with one person staying on the line as they work to ensure the safety of those outside the door. Dispatchers also learned during the chaos at the bowling alley that the gunman had moved to the nearby restaurant and opened fire there, leading to another wave of 911 calls.
The release of the transcripts provides a chilling glimpse into the moments of fear and confusion, as well as the extraordinary efforts of first responders to provide assistance and maintain order.
The transcripts contain explicit language from the shootings and can be accessed online for those interested in further understanding the severity of the situation. Additionally, the last patients who remained in the hospital following the shooting were released on Saturday, marking another step in the community’s healing process.
The mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine on Monday left 18 people dead, prompting the release of 51 partially redacted call transcripts by the Maine Department of Public Safety. These transcripts provide insight into the harrowing experiences of witnesses and individuals seeking help during and after the tragic event, shedding light on moments of fear and confusion, as well as the extraordinary efforts of first responders to maintain order. The last patients who remained in the hospital following the shooting were released on Saturday, marking another step in the community’s healing process.