# Lewiston, Maine community safety and remembrance > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lewiston-maine-community-safety-and-remembrance > Updated: 2026-10-25T14:15:08.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Lewiston, Maine, is currently navigating complex public safety issues and community remembrance. Local authorities have reported a surge in youth gun violence, with 35 gun-related incidents recorded this year, 22 of which involve juveniles. Police Chief Carly Conley described the trend as a “serious public safety challenge,” leading city officials to approve $200,000 in additional police overtime funding to increase patrols. Simultaneously, the community is marking the third anniversary of the mass shooting that occurred on October 25, 2023, which resulted in 18 deaths and 13 injuries. To honor the victims, Governor Janet Mills ordered flags to be flown at half-staff statewide. Local remembrance efforts include a candlelight vigil at Simard-Payne Memorial Park and a moment of silence at Central Maine Medical Center. ## Claims - The mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, occurred on October 25, 2023. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The shooting resulted in 18 deaths and 13 injuries. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Maine Resiliency Center hosted a candlelight vigil at Simard-Payne Memorial Park. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Central Maine Medical Center held a moment of silence at 7:24 p.m. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Governor Janet Mills ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff statewide on October 25, 2026. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Lewiston, Maine marks third anniversary of mass shooting Lewiston, Maine, marks the third anniversary of the October 2023 mass shooting that killed 18 people through memorials and flag lowering. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lewiston-maine-marks-third-anniversary-of-mass-shooting ### 2026-10-24: Lewiston, Maine faces surge in youth gun violence Lewiston, Maine, is grappling with a youth gun violence crisis, reporting 35 gun-related incidents this year. The city has approved $200,000 for increased police patrols to combat the trend. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lewiston-maine-faces-surge-in-youth-gun-violence --- Cite as: Lewiston, Maine community safety and remembrance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lewiston-maine-community-safety-and-remembrance