Gunman Suspected of Killing 18 People in Maine Mass Shooting Found Dead

Police in Maine have concluded the search for Robert Card, the suspect in the deadliest mass shooting of 2023, after finding his body on Friday night. Card, a firearms instructor believed to be in the US Army Reserve, had been accused of killing 18 people and injuring dozens more in a shooting spree at a bowling alley and bar in Lewiston, Maine. The search for Card had lasted for several days, with residents warned to hide and lock their doors as the authorities searched for the suspect.

Key Takeaways:

• The suspect, Robert Card, was found dead in Lisbon, Maine, near a recycling center where he used to work.
• Card was wearing the same clothes he wore during the shooting at Sparetime Recreation and Schemengees Bar & Grille.
• He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to ABC News.
• The search for Card included a shelter-in-place order, which was lifted on Friday, but the authorities continued to search for him in the water and on land.
• The suspect was connected to firearm incidents at three locations: Goddard Road, Mollison Way, and the 500 block of Lincoln Street.
• A Walmart spokesperson later confirmed no shooting had taken place at their center in Lewiston.
• Police released a picture of a 2013 white Subaru Outback, believed to be being used by the suspect, which was later found with a gun.

Statistics:

• 18 people were killed in the mass shooting.
• Dozens more were injured in the shooting spree.
• The search for Card lasted for several days.
• The shooting occurred at two locations: Sparetime Recreation and Schemengees Bar & Grille.
• The suspect was described as a firearms instructor believed to be in the US Army Reserve.
• The Army confirmed that Card did not serve as an instructor and did not receive firearm training.

Sources:

• Bangor Daily News
• ABC News
• Lewiston Maine Police Department
• Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office
• CinemaShogun