The body of a U.S. Army reserve soldier accused of a deadly shooting at a bowling alley and a restaurant in the city of Lewiston, Maine, was found after 48 hours of pursuit. This deadly shooting left 18 dead and several injured, shocking residents of the city and surrounding areas. According to police, the body of 40-year-old Robert R. Card was discovered on Friday night, November 5, in a wooded area in Lisbon Falls, a neighboring town, near where police found his abandoned vehicle shortly after the shooting on Wednesday night. Mike Sachak, the Maine Commissioner of Public Safety, briefly told reporters that 'it appears the suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.' He did not mention the time of the suspect's death or how the body was discovered by officers. Sachak promised that the police would release more information at a press conference scheduled for Saturday morning. Robert R. Card entered a bowling alley on Wednesday, November 3, and opened fire on attendees, and minutes later shot customers at a restaurant. In this incident, 18 people were killed and 13 injured. The motive behind Card's deadly attacks remains unclear. It is reported that police found a letter in the vehicle along with the body but have not yet disclosed its contents. The shootings and lengthy pursuit terrified the busy yet peaceful city of Lewiston, a former textile hub and the second most populous city in Maine. Following the incident, schools and many businesses were closed, and police urged around 40,000 residents of the area to stay indoors. Janet Mills, the Governor of Maine, stated upon announcing the suspect's death, 'Like many people, I can breathe a sigh of relief tonight, knowing that Robert Card is no longer a threat to anyone.' Robert R. Card was a U.S. Army reserve sergeant and a trained firearms instructor. He served as a petroleum supply specialist while on duty at the military reserve base in Saco. According to officials, he had a history of mental illness and had been hospitalized for two weeks last summer in a psychiatric facility.
End of Terror in Maine; Body of Suspected Shooter Found
A U.S. Army reserve soldier, Robert R. Card, was found dead after allegedly killing 18 people in a shooting spree in Lewiston, Maine. The incident has left the community in shock and raised concerns about mental health issues and gun violence. The motive for Card's actions remains unclear.
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📰 What Happened
Robert R. Card, a U.S. Army reserve soldier, was found dead after allegedly killing 18 people in a shooting spree in Lewiston, Maine. The incident led to a massive manhunt and caused widespread fear in the community.
- The shooting occurred at a bowling alley and a restaurant, resulting in 18 deaths and 13 injuries.
- Card's body was found in a wooded area, and it appears he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The shooting in Lewiston is part of a broader pattern of gun violence in the United States, which often sparks debates over gun control and mental health policies.
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