Law enforcement officers in Lewiston, Maine are searching for Robert Card, the suspected perpetrator of a massacre that left 18 people dead. Maine Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck has announced regular 10 a.m. media briefings and the deployment of divers to the area near the boat ramp to check for evidence. Dozens of local, county, state and federal law enforcement officials are using sonar, helicopters, and dams in the search, and are asking anyone with information to contact the Lewiston Police Department.
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Maine Law Enforcement Intensifies Search for Suspect in Mass Shootings that Killed 18 and Injured 13
Maine Law Enforcement Intensifies Search for Suspect in Mass Shootings that Killed 18 and Injured 13
Hundreds of police officers and FBI agents, as well as federal marshals and personnel from other agencies, are actively searching for Robert Card, the suspect in the mass shootings that killed 18 people and injured 13 in Lewiston, Maine. Commissioner Michael Sauschuck of the Maine Dept. of Public Safety refused to comment on whether law enforcement had been warned about the suspect prior to the shootings. The search continues as law enforcement works to bring the suspect to justice.
Rep. Jared Golden of Maine announced a major shift in his stance on gun control legislation, calling for a ban on assault rifles like the one used in the mass shooting in his hometown of Lewiston. Golden discussed his previous opposition to legislation largely backed by fellow Democrats that would prohibit assault weapons and said he was wrong to oppose those measures. His call for a ban has been met with support from both sides of the aisle as the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of the two mass shootings in Lewiston.
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.
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.
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.
Residents of Lewiston, Maine were ordered to shelter in place Wednesday night due to two active shooter events reported by law enforcement agencies. The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office is asking people to stay inside their homes with the doors locked while they investigate the suspect at large. The Maine State Police are requesting anyone with information to contact them and remain vigilant.