Robert Card, 40, is suspected of having opened fire in the town of Lewiston, in a bowling alley and then in a restaurant.
The United States is once again facing the horror of a mass shooting perpetrated by firearms, probably perpetrated by an insane person. A man, identified as Robert Card, 40, shot dead at least 22 people and injured between 50 and 6 on Wednesday October 25 in the town of Lewiston, a town of nearly 36,000 inhabitants located in the state of Maine. Here is what we know:
The essential
- What happened : An individual opened fire in Lewiston, first in a bowling alley then in a restaurant, according to Lewiston police. Local authorities said the shooting began around 7 p.m. local time. Lewiston is approximately 30 miles from Portland.
- Who is the suspect? Lewiston police identified Robert Card, 40, as a suspect, saying the man should be “considered armed and dangerous.” A manhunt is currently underway to find him. Maine authorities said in US media that Robert Card is a certified firearms instructor, he is an expert in handling certain weapons. He is also a member of the United States Army Reserve. The suspect was seen wearing brown clothing, holding a high-powered assault rifle.
He reportedly left in a small white SUV with a front bumper that was allegedly painted black, which Maine State Police confirmed was the suspect’s car.
- The suspect on the run: Authorities in Maine say hundreds of police officers are now working across the state to locate Robert Card. Residents are asked to continue to shelter in place.
