Mass Shooting Leaves 18 Dead, Suspect at Large in Lewiston, Maine
A tragic mass shooting has struck the city of Lewiston, Maine, leaving at least 18 people dead and 13 others wounded. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at two separate locations, Schemengees Bar and Just-in-Time Bowling. The suspect, identified as Robert Card, is currently on the run, and local law enforcement considers him a person of interest.
The distressing events unfolded around 6:56 p.m. when police received reports of an active shooter at Schemengees Bar & Grill on Lincoln Street. As officers arrived at the scene, they discovered multiple victims. Simultaneously, another shooting incident was reported at the nearby bowling alley on Mollison Way. Prompt responses from law enforcement ensured that enough medical assistance was available to treat and transport the wounded.
Authorities have launched a massive manhunt for the suspect, Robert Card. Card, a 40-year-old resident of Bowdoin, Maine, is a trained firearms instructor and believed to be associated with the Army Reserve stationed in Saco, Maine. Law enforcement agencies remain cautious as Card may possess a police scanner and monitor their movements.
Investigation into Card’s background has revealed that he had been committed to a mental health facility for two weeks in the summer of 2023 after expressing disturbing thoughts and making threats related to a military base. The devastating incident has deeply impacted the community, and Schemengees Bar & Grill expressed their profound grief on social media.
In response to the tragedy, authorities have issued shelter-in-place orders for Lewiston and nearby Lisbon. The FBI has joined local law enforcement in the search for the suspect, providing additional agents, SWAT teams, and victims services. The investigation remains ongoing.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the victims and their families during this trying time. The community of Lewiston must come together to support one another and heal in the aftermath of this senseless act of violence.
