In a tragic turn of events, the suspect responsible for the mass shootings that left 18 people dead in Lewiston, Maine, has been found dead. Law enforcement officials confirmed that 40-year-old Robert Card’s lifeless body was discovered near a recycling plant in the Lisbon area. The cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Mike Sauschuck, the commissioner of the Maine Department of Public Safety. Card’s vehicle, a white Subaru Outback, had previously been found abandoned by a riverboat launch. The incident prompted Maine Governor Janet Mills to inform President Biden of the suspect’s demise, and the President expressed his concern, calling for an end to gun violence.
President Biden has responded to the tragic events in Lewiston, Maine, expressing his condolences and calling for action to end the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States. The mass shooting, which took place over two days, left the nation in mourning. Biden urged Republicans in Congress to fulfill their obligation to protect the American people and pledged to continue his efforts to combat the gun violence epidemic. The suspect, Robert Card, a member of the U.S. Army Reserve, had exhibited signs of mental health issues and had threatened to shoot up a military base in the past, as reported by law enforcement sources. The tragic incident began on Wednesday night when a shooting at a bowling alley claimed the lives of six men and one woman, followed by another shooting at a bar and grille, leaving eight more people dead.
As the community in Lewiston grapples with the aftermath of the mass shooting, investigators are diligently working to uncover the motive behind the horrific act. They are examining the suspect’s online activity, including text messages and emails, in hopes of finding clues that might shed light on his intentions. The victims of the tragedy ranged in age from 14 to 76 and included a bar manager who attempted to stop the gunman, a bowling instructor teaching children, a devoted father, and others. Although the suspect is no longer a threat, Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized that nothing can bring back the lives that were lost or undo the terror that was inflicted upon the community. Senator Susan Collins of Maine expressed her gratitude to the first responders who tirelessly worked to bring the killer to justice.
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