Manhunt Intensifies after Deadly Lewiston Rampage – Family Pleads for Suspect to Surrender
Tragic Mass Shooting Rocks Lewiston, Maine
Chaos erupted late last night in Lewiston, Maine, as at least 18 people were killed in a brutal shooting spree at Schemengees Bar and Grille and Sparetime Recreation, a nearby bowling alley. The bowling alley was hosting a children’s league, meaning families and kids were caught up in the horror.
40-Year-Old Robert Card on the Run – Brother Makes Plea
Robert Card, 40, remains on the loose with an arrest warrant out for eight counts of murder. His family, through his brother in a CNN interview, begged him to turn himself in. Authorities have launched a massive manhunt across the region.
Massive Lockdown Ordered Amidst Ongoing Search
The Maine State Police, backed by the emergency management agency, has slapped a shelter-in-place order on Androscoggin County, including Lewiston, and the adjacent Northern Sagadahoc County. Residents are urged to lock doors, close blinds, and stay indoors until further notice.
- Schools and municipal buildings in Lewiston remain shut.
- Non-essential personnel told to stay home.
- Police patrol New Hampshire border watching for Card’s white Subaru, found abandoned in Maine.
Victims and Suspect: A Closer Look
Of the 18 victims, only eight have been identified so far. One confirmed victim is Joseph Walker, as revealed by his father to NBC Boston. Robert Card is described as a petroleum supply specialist and US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class, with a history as an army firearms instructor. Authorities disclosed he recently spent two weeks in a mental health facility.
President Joe Biden weighed in with a sombre statement, mourning the victims and calling on Republican lawmakers to push stricter gun control laws. Governor Janet Mills warned the public not to approach Card, describing him as armed and extremely dangerous.
Nation’s Deadliest Shooting So Far in 2024
This incident is the deadliest mass shooting in America to date this year. Law enforcement continues their relentless hunt to bring Robert Card to justice and ensure the safety of the public.
