NEW YORK, October 26. /TASS/. At least 18 people were killed and another 13 injured in the shootings that took place in Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday, Governor Janet Mills said at a news conference.

US President Joe Biden earlier ordered US flags to be lowered to half-staff for five days in memory of the shooting victims.

US news media earlier reported that the number of fatalities in the Lewiston shootings could reach 22, and put the number of injured people between 30 and 60. According to ABC television, the suspect, Robert Card, has military background and is a firearms instructor. According to the police, he had a history of mental health issues.