Armed Man Fires 20 Shots at Jewish Summer Camp in Maine, Prompting Lockdown
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Nathan Hewitt fired about 20 shots at a Jewish summer camp in Maine, causing a lockdown and panic among children. Despite the attack and possession of 23 weapons, he was released on bail but continues to harass camp staff, leading to a protection order request and pending court hearing.
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- A man fired 20 bullets at a Jewish summer camp in Maine, targeting children as young as seven.
- The shooter, Nathan Hewitt, acted under antisemitic motives and while intoxicated.
- Police seized 23 weapons from Hewitt's home following the attack.
- Hewitt was released on bail with restrictions but continues to harass camp staff with his father.
- A protection order request has been filed due to ongoing harassment.
- Hewitt faces multiple charges including criminal use of a firearm and threats with a weapon.
A 36-year-old man named Nathan Hewitt opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle at the basketball courts of the Jewish summer camp "Camp Modin" in Maine, where children as young as seven were present. The shooting, which involved approximately 20 bullets, caused panic and a prolonged lockdown at the camp. Hewitt, reportedly intoxicated and motivated by antisemitism, had earlier confronted camp security over a damaged lawn tractor.
Following the shooting, police searched Hewitt's home and confiscated 23 weapons. Despite the severity of the incident, Hewitt was released on bail with restrictions including a ban on approaching the camp. Since his release, Hewitt and his father have continued to harass camp staff, prompting a protection order request. A court hearing on this matter is scheduled for later this month.
Hewitt faces multiple serious charges, including criminal use of a firearm and threats with a dangerous weapon. Camp security personnel described Hewitt as a frequent harasser, especially when intoxicated. The incident has raised concerns about antisemitic violence targeting children in the United States.
