A tragic mass shooting unfolded in Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday night, leaving at least 16 people dead, with concerns that the death toll may rise to over 20, according to multiple law enforcement officials cited by CBS News. More than 50 individuals were reported injured, though the exact number of gunshot victims remains unclear. Law enforcement is currently searching for a person of interest, 40-year-old Robert Card, considered armed and dangerous. Card, a trained firearms instructor with ties to the Army Reserve, had previously exhibited mental health issues and threats to a National Guard base in Saco, Maine. The shootings occurred at multiple locations, including a restaurant and a bowling alley, prompting an urgent shelter-in-place order from Maine State Police. Federal and state officials, including President Biden, have offered support and assistance to the affected community.
Authorities are on a manhunt for Robert Card, a 40-year-old individual with a concerning history of mental health issues and threats to military installations. The shootings, which took place at multiple locations, have left at least 16 people dead, and more than 50 individuals injured, though the exact number of gunshot victims remains uncertain. The Maine State Police urged residents to remain indoors and secure their homes as they investigate the incident. A photo of a suspect armed with a semi-automatic rifle was released, and police are actively seeking leads from the public.
In response to the horrific events in Lewiston, President Biden has been briefed and offered full federal support to the community. The FBI is actively involved in the investigation, and the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has been briefed on the situation. Maine Governor Janet Mills, Senators Angus King and Susan Collins, and Rep. Jared Golden have all been in contact with the President, who has expressed his condolences and assistance. The community is left in shock, and the nation grieves for the victims and their families as law enforcement continues to work diligently in this ongoing crisis.
Pic Courtesy: google/ images are subject to copyright
