Update: Shots Fired, Children Involved in Lewiston Standoff Arrest

Lewiston, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Winona County Sheriff’s Office has released more information regarding an incident that prompted a large law enforcement presence and a shelter in place order issued for part of Lewiston. 

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The Lewiston Police Department announced a shelter in place order late Monday and canceled the order when officials issued the all clear around 2:20 Tuesday morning. 

Authorities say the incident began with the report of a shooting and ended with an arrest. 

Guns Seized from Home Following Shooting & Standoff in Lewiston

Winona County Chief Deputy Sheriff Jeff Mueller says dispatch received a report of gunshots in the 50 block of Benson Rd. shortly after 9:20 Monday evening. 

Mueller said responding law enforcement was unable to make contact with the occupants of the home. Winona County’s SWAT Team, known as the Winona County Emergency Response Team, then responded to the scene and began negotiating with the suspect. 

After about two hours of negotiations, a man and two children emerged from the home, Mueller said. 

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Deputies then arrested the man, identified as 38-year-old Lance Rashawn Gore of Lewiston, on suspicion of reckless discharge of a firearm, ineligible possession of a firearm and probation violation. 

Law enforcement then executed a search warrant at the home and found a long gun and handgun. The initial investigation indicates a gunshot was fired into the home’s ceiling and another round appeared to have been fired out of an open window, Mueller said. 

No injuries were reported. 

Court records indicate Gore has a criminal history that dates back to 2015. His record includes felony convictions for fleeing and DWI. 

Jail records indicate Gore was booked to the Winona County Jail in Winona shortly after 3:30 Tuesday morning. He is awaiting arraignment in Winona County Court.

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