L.L. Bean Closes Flagship Store, Headquarters Following Mass Shooting in Maine

Suspected gunman, a U.S. Army Reserve firearms instructor, remains at large as authorities continue manhunt after lethal mass shooting; Other major Maine businesses and banks also temporarily halt operations.

The L.L. Bean flagship store, corporate headquarters, manufacturing facilities, and an order fulfillment center in Maine have temporarily ceased operations following a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine that left 18 dead and over a dozen injured.
The accused shooter, Robert Card, a firearms instructor with the U.S. Army Reserve, remains at large and is considered 'armed and dangerous.' Authorities continue to conduct a statewide manhunt.
The rare closure marks only the fifth time in L.L. Bean's over 100-year history that the company has completely shuttered its flagship store, which ordinarily operates 24/7, 365 days a year.
Other major businesses and banks in Maine, including Hannaford Supermarkets, Camden National Bank and Bangor Savings Bank, have also temporarily closed operations in light of the shooting event and ensuing law enforcement operations.
The mass shooting occurred at a bowling alley and restaurant in Lewiston, Maine, significantly impacting the typically quiet communities of the state.