Police find the body of Robert Card, the suspect in the Maine mass shooting
Authorities found the body of the alleged shooter in Lewiston in a forest near Lisbon. This ends the two day search and capture operation.
The suspect in the mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, was found dead after two days of an intensive manhunt. The body of Robert Card, who allegedly murdered 18 people in the two shootings that took place at a bowling alley and a restaurant in Maine, was found in a forest near Lisbon.
This ends a two day search and capture operation. Maine State Police thanked the "invaluable assistance" of the authorities as well as the community throughout the investigation. Police reported that suspect's vehicle was also found near his bodyas well as the weapon used during the shooting:
In the past, Card, who worked as a weapons instructor, was diagnosed with mental health issues.
The shootings in Maine began around 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley. Card walked in with an assault rifle, killing several people after opening fire. Just minutes later, he stormed the Schemengees Bar and Grille restaurant, killing more civilians.
Currently, there are 18 official victims (although initially the figure stood at 22 deaths). According to authorities, at least 13 people were injured in the two shootings. Police revealed the identities of the victims:
The governor of Maine confirms the death of Robert Card
Maine Governor Janet Mills also confirmed that Robert Card's body had been found. Furthermore, during her statement, the Democratic politician reported that she had called President Joe Biden to give him the news: