Last night, an armed attack took place in three different regions in the city of Leviston, Maine, USA. It was reported that Robert Card, who was held responsible for the shooting that killed 18 people, was a licensed firearms instructor.
At a press conference, Maine Governor Janet Mills updated the number of deaths, which was reported to be 22 last night, to 18 in the armed attacks in the city of Lewiston, where the suspect, who she stated was still wanted, was killed.
While it was stated in the Maine state army records that 40-year-old Card “received training in the US Army in 2002 but was not deployed in any war”, it was also stated that he received awards such as the Army Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon while in the military.
In a bulletin published by the Maine Information and Analysis Center, it was shared that Card was “a licensed firearms instructor and worked as a petroleum supply specialist in the military.”
In the American media, which pointed out the professionalism of Card, who studied engineering at the University of Maine between 2001 and 2004, regarding weapons, it was noted that the suspect was “a person with a mental health problem who threatened to open fire on the National Guard Base in Maine.”
A CURFEW HAS BEEN DECLARED
Police and FBI are searching everywhere for Card, who disappeared with the gun he used in the attack.
Since the attacker has not been caught yet, a curfew has been declared in two counties of Maine, Androscoggin and Sagadahoc.
BIDEN REQUESTED FLAGS TO BE LOW AT HALF
According to a statement from the White House, US President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff “as a sign of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence committed in Lewiston, Maine, on October 25, 2023.”
While Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer described the news of the mass shooting in Maine as “heartbreaking”, he did not propose any congressional action.
CALLED TO CONGRESS
Biden called on Republicans to pass the bill banning assault weapons. According to the statement made by the White House, Biden said, “In the wake of another tragedy, I call on Republican members of Congress to fulfill their duty to protect the American people.” he said.
Calling on Republicans to work with them to pass the bill in Congress that bans assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, enacts universal background checks, and requires the safe storage of guns, Biden said, “We owe at least this to every American who will bear the physical and mental wounds of the last attack.” ” he stated.
