President Biden and first lady Jill Biden are visiting Lewiston, Maine, Friday to mourn the deaths of 18 people killed last week in the state's deadliest mass shooting in history.
The president delivered remarks to pay his respects to the victims, after meeting with first responders, nurses and other community members. The president will meet privately with families of the victims. In his remarks, the president did not call on Congress to pass specific gun control measures.
"We know your hearts are broken, but we also know your spirits are strong," the president said in brief remarks. "The way this community has come together, the way this state has come together, has been a marvel for the rest of the country."
In addition to those who lost their lives, 13 people were injured last week when a gunman opened fire at a bar and a bowling alley. The shooter was found dead after a two-day manhunt.
After the mass shooting, Mr. Biden ordered the flags at the White House and federal buildings to fly at half staff and said in a statement, "Far too many Americans have now had a family member killed or injured as a result of gun violence. That is not normal, and we cannot accept it."
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