The Lewiston Police Department continues the intense search for the alleged perpetrator of the mass shooting that has left at least 22 dead and 60 injured in Robert R. Card, 40, is the name of the main suspect. According to the agents "he is considered armed and dangerous" and a nationwide alert has already been established to obtain him.
An internal newsletter -shared with several media outlets - revealed that Card has military experience, According to the text, the man is "a trained firearms instructor" and "He is believed to be in the Army Reserve located in Saco, Maine." The document also noted that Card previously reported suffering from mental health disorders. Among them: "Hearing voices and threats to shoot at the National Guard Base in Saco, Maine." It is known that he was admitted to a mental health facility for a period of two weeks during the summer.
Two images from surveillance cameras from the shooting sites were made publicly available by the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office. In them, the attacker is seen dressed in a beige-brown sweater and holding a rifle as he went to carry out the massacre.
The shooting
In Lewiston, Maine, two mass shootings took place on Wednesday night in two different locations (a restaurant called Schemengees Bar & Grille and a bowling alley called Sparetime Recreation). The massacre was carried out by the same shooter (who fled and is still on the run). Card is the main suspect:
Warning to the public. A shooting with multiple victims has occurred in several locations in Lewiston. Police are looking for Robert R. Card (04/04/83) of Bowdoin. Card is considered armed and dangerous...
Caution to the public.
A shooting incident with multiple casualties has occurred in multiple locations in Lewiston. Police are currently searching for Robert R. Card (04/04/83) of Bowdoin. Card is considered armed and dangerous. If seen people should not approach Card or https://t.co/UzToVkLGkq— Maine State Police (@MEStatePolice) October 26, 2023
Maine Governor, Janet Mills, posted a message on her X account (formerly Twitter), asking residents to "follow the instructions of authorities":
I am aware and have been informed of the active shooter situation in Lewiston. I urge everyone in the area to follow the instructions of state and local authorities. I will continue to monitor the situation and remain in close contact with public safety officials.
The Police also ask the population to report "if they have knowledge of the whereabouts" of the suspect and city residents are advised to "take shelter" and remain "inside their homes with the doors closed."
