Lewiston, MAINE – Maine State Police and the Lewiston Police Department responded to a deadly shooting incident within the city Wednesday night. At least 18 people have been killed and dozens more injured, according to reports.
The gunman was identified as Robert Card. Card is a firearms instructor in the Army reserve with a history of mental health problems.
BREAKING from CBS News: MAINE LAW ENFOCEMENT BULLETIN: Maine State Police is attempting to locate Robert Card as a person of interest regarding a mass shooting incident at Schemeagees Bar and Grille Restaurant and the Sparetime Recreation in Lewiston.
Card is a trained firearms…
— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) October 26, 2023
There are at least three active scenes. There was a large police response to Sparetime Recreation, a bowling alley, Schemengees Bar, located on Lincoln Street and a Walmart Distribution Center on Alfred A, Plourde Pkwy.
A motive for the massacre is unknown and the shooter remains at large, police said. Photos have been released showing him with a rifle.
There is an active shooter in Lewiston. We ask people to shelter in place. Please stay inside your home with the doors locked. Law enforcement is currently investigating at multiple locations. If you see any suspicious activity or individuals please call 911. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/RrGMG6AvSI
— Maine State Police (@MEStatePolice) October 26, 2023
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