Heroes of Maine mass shooting: Retired cop helped shield people in bowling alley
Riley Dumont said her father, a retired police officer, helped hide parents and children during a shooting at a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night. Stories of heroism are emerging after the deadliest mass shooting of this year took place in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night. At least 18 people have been killed and 13 more have been injured after a gunman opened fire at a bowling alley and a local bar and restaurant, Maine Gov. Janet Mills said during a press conference Thursday. However, there may have been many more people dead and wounded had it not been for the brave individuals who helped save lives. MORE: Witnesses recount scramble to survive when gunman opened fire in Lewiston, Maine, bowling alley Riley Dumont said her 11-year-old daughter was participating in a youth event at the alley when gunfire erupted. Dumont said her father, a retired police officer, immediately understood the gravity of the situation and helped protect people in the bowling alley...