Lewiston officials to address gun violence during Thursday news conference [Video]

LEWISTON — At a news conference at City Hall on Thursday, officials will announce a series of initiatives to respond to a recent uptick in gun violence.

According to a statement issued Wednesday, Lewiston Police Chief David St. Pierre, along with Androscoggin District Attorney Neil McLean and other stakeholders, will detail the plans at the 12:30 p.m. event

The announcement said officials will discuss the recent uptick in violence in the community and “announce plans for immediate action and future community engagement to reduce the incidences of violence in the community.”

The plan includes increased law enforcement presence, enhanced coordination with state and federal law enforcement agencies, innovative approaches to community engagement, and a call to action to the state Legislature and the judicial system, officials said.

The announcement comes a day after St. Pierre and schools Superintendent Jake Langlais issued a joint statementtouching on the beginning of the school year …