The author, who grew up near the crime scene, shares, “They’re rapid-fire killing machines, people!”
On the evening of October 25, several people were injured and killed in a shooting rampage in Lewiston, a town in Androscoggin County, Maine. The perpetrator is still on the run. Stephen King speaks out about the incident – and once again speaks out against gun violence.
“The shooting occurred less than 50 miles from where I live. I went to high school in Lisbon,” the author reacts, visibly shocked, in an article on The army reservist, who is said to have psychological problems, shot at random in both a leisure center with bowling alleys and a barbecue restaurant.
“It’s the rapid-fire killing machines, folks,” King continued. “This is madness in the name of freedom. Stop making excuses for murders.” In another post, King proclaims in all caps: “THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN IN OTHER COUNTRIES.”
Back in 2013, the Portland-born writer published the essay “Guns,” in which he presented his thoughts on the issue of gun control and gun rights in the United States. “I think every citizen needs to think about the problem of an America overrun with guns. If this helps stimulate constructive debate, then I have done my job,” writes King in the official description of the text.