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CMMC shares update on conditions of Lewiston shooting victims

Three patients injured in the Lewiston shootings last week remain in the care of Central Maine Medical Center. Of the three, two are in "critical" condition.

LEWISTON, Maine — Editor's note: The video above was published on Oct. 30, 2023.

Two people injured in the Lewiston mass shooting on Wednesday, Oct. 25, remain in "critical" condition, Central Maine Healthcare said.

CMH said in a news release Tuesday three patients injured in the shootings at Just-In-Time Recreation and Schemengees Bar and Grille Restuarant remain in the care of Central Maine Medical Center.

"Of the three remaining patients, two are in critical condition. One has been upgraded to stable condition," the release stated.

After the tragedy, 13 patients were taken to CMMC. Of those 13, three patients died at CMMC and one was transported to Mass General Hospital. While three remain in the care of CMMC, the rest have been discharged, according to the release.

In total, 18 people lost their lives in the shootings.

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"On the evening of the tragedy, Central Maine Medical Center assembled a team of more than a dozen surgeons with expertise in orthopedics, cardiovascular, thoracic, colorectal, plastic, urologic, and general surgery," Central Maine Healthcare said. "They were aided by more than 100 other physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals, all of whom received training in mass casualty incidents."

In response to the heartbreaking events on Wednesday, CMH launched the CMMC Compassionate Care Fund for Trauma Response and Support as part of its "ongoing responsibility to continue serving as the regional trauma center for central Maine."

You can donate to the fund by clicking here.

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