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.
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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.
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.