A note was found in the home of the alleged mass shooter, according to multiple law enforcement officials, as a manhunt was underway to find the man who…
A massive search is underway for 40-year-old Robert Card, the man accused of being the gunman who left 18 people dead in a mass killing at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston.
, who was initially only being sought for questioning in the case, part of a massive investigation set up by local, state and federal law enforcement responding to one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history. He is facing eight counts of murder only because the other 10 victims have not yet been identified.
Multiple other people were transferred to various hospitals, three of whom later died. Eight of the dead had been identified and family notified, while authorities are still working to identify the other 10. Law enforcement sources previously told NBC News that at least 60 people were hurt, some of them while fleeing the scene and not during the actual shooting.
"Our reality for today is this suspect is still at large," Commissioner Mike Sauschuck of the Maine Department of Public Safety said."But we also have an incredibly strong, laser-like focus on bringing this suspect into custody and ultimately to justice."A vehicle of interest was found at the Presumpscot Boat Launch in Lisbon Wednesday night, and, like in nearby Lewiston, town offices there were closed Thursday as officials issued a shelter-in-place order.
Around 2 p.m., a public safety alert was issued extending the shelter in place order for Androscoggin County and northern Sagadahoc County."Please make sure your homes and vehicles are secured," the alert read.have issued a Public Safety Alert, extending the shelter in place order for Androscoggin County and Northern Sagadahoc County. Please make sure your homes and vehicles are secured..
He is a longtime member of the Army Reserve with no combat deployments, the Army confirmed to NBC News. He reached the rank of Sergeant 1st Class, according to Army spokesperson Bryce Dubee, who said Card is a petroleum supply specialist. Card enlisted in December 2002, with awards including the Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal x2, Humanitarian Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon.
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