I have opposed efforts to ban deadly weapons of war like the assault rifle used to carry out this crime.

The time has now come for me to take responsibility for this failure, which is why I now call on the United States Congress to ban assault rifles

like the one used by the sick perpetrator of this mass killing in my hometown of Lewis and Maine.

For the good of my community, I will work with any colleague to get this done in the time that I have left in Congress.

Democratic Congressman Jared Golden of Maine changing his position on gun reform following Wednesday's

deadly mass shooting in his hometown. We'll bring you the latest on the manned hunt for the suspect

in just a moment. Plus, what the new Speaker of the House had to say about potential gun

legislation in response to that tragedy, as well as his comments on

preventing a government shutdown next month.

And also ahead, breaking news overnight.

The United States military carries out air strikes in Syria in retaliation for Iranian-backed

attacks on U.S. service members will go through that

major new development in the Middle East.

Good morning and welcome to way too early on this Friday, October 27th.

I'm Jonathan Lemire.

Thanks for being with us.

We'll begin this morning with a manhunt for the suspected gunman in the Lewiston, Maine, mass shootings.

Roughly 50,000 people remain under lockdown throughout the state after the 40-year-old suspect

killed at least 18 people and injured at least 13 more at a bowling alley in bar Wednesday night.

Eight victims were from the bar, seven from the bowling alley, and three died at area hospitals.

An arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect,

charging him with eight counts of murder based on the identification of eight victims so far.

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