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.
#BREAKING | Robert Card, Maine shooting suspect, has been found dead (committed suicide), according to ABC News.#RobertCard #MaineMassacre pic.twitter.com/2Qul0ROZgO
— VOZ (@Voz_US) October 28, 2023
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:
Friday evening the body of 40-year-old Robert Card of Bowdoin was found deceased in Lisbon. The threat to the public is over. The Lewiston Police Department and the Maine State Police are grateful for our local, state and federal law enforcement partners who gave pic.twitter.com/rItXGthkar
— Maine State Police (@MEStatePolice) October 28, 2023
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 names of the 18 victims killed in the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting have been confirmed, including a 14 yo kid.
- Ronald G. Morin, 55
- Peyton Brewer Ross, 40
- Joshua A. Seal, 36
- Bryan M. MacFarlane, 41
- Joseph Lawrence Walker, 57
- Arthur Fred Strout, 42
- Maxx A.… pic.twitter.com/Co00JKl9D9— VOZ (@Voz_US) October 28, 2023
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:
I stand before you tonight to report that Maine State Police have located the body of Robert Card in Lisbon. He is dead. I called President Biden to inform him about this news, and I also informed Senator King and Senator Collins and Representative Pingree and Representative Golden. Commissioner Sauschuck will describe the circumstances of that discovery to the extent possible in a few moments. This discovery is entirely thanks to the hundreds of local, county, state, and federal law enforcement members who searched tirelessly to arrive at this moment. On behalf of all Maine people, I want to express my profound gratitude for your unwavering bravery and determination, and I want to thank Lewiston Police Chief St. Pierre. Like many Maine people, I breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Robert Card is no longer a threat to anyone else. I know there are many people who share that sentiment. I also know that his death may not bring solace to the victims of this tragedy.
