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The Coast Guard is responding to a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine that left 18 people dead late Wednesday night. The suspect, Robert Card, had been experiencing an "acute" mental health episode and was hearing voices that were saying "horrible" things about him. His vehicle was found abandoned by a boat dock and the Coast Guard has deployed resources to help search for him. He has been charged with eight counts of murder and the investigation is ongoing.
Washington County Sheriff's Department announced the discovery of Pedro Argote's body, the suspect in the fatal shooting of Maryland Circuit Court judge Andrew Wilkinson. Argote was believed to be angry about losing custody of his children after Wilkinson presided over a hearing in which Argote's wife and daughter testified about the abuse he had inflicted upon them. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and the Sheriff's Department is working to provide closure to the Wilkinson family and the community.
Authorities have found the body of Pedro Argote, the suspect accused of fatally shooting Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson outside his Hagerstown home on October 19. Argote had been on the run since the shooting, which occurred hours after Wilkinson had ruled against him in a child custody dispute. At 11 a.m. Thursday, a search in Williamsport led to the discovery of a deceased person who was positively identified as Argote. The cause of death is still under investigation.
At least 18 people have been killed and 13 injured in a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday night. The suspect, Robert Card, is considered armed and dangerous and authorities are urging residents to stay home and shelter in place. The manhunt for Card is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Lewiston Police Department.
18 people are dead after a mass shooting at a bowling alley and restaurant in Lewiston, Maine Wednesday night. Maine Governor Janet Mills declared it a "dark day" for the state and urged the community to come together to heal in the wake of the tragedy. A manhunt is underway as authorities search for the suspect and urge residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Hurricane Otis has caused extensive damage to the resort city of Acapulco, Mexico, leaving residents without electricity or internet service, hundreds of shattered windows, toppled trees and power lines, and brown floodwaters for miles. Reports of looting have been confirmed, and the Mexican government has declared a state of emergency and is providing aid to those affected.
Maine law enforcement officials are searching for Robert Card, a 40-year-old "person of interest" in the fatal shootings at a Lewiston bar and bowling alley. Michael Sauschuck, the state’s Commissioner of Public Safety, warned residents that Card should be considered armed and dangerous and urged people not to approach him. Between 15 and 20 people have been killed and 50 people were injured in the attack, and the Lewiston Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact law enforcement.