The Associated Press reported that a shooting in three locations in the city of Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night, November 25, local time, has left at least 16 dead and dozens injured. The news agency cited two local police officials stating that there is a possibility of fatalities among the injured. According to reports, a man opened fire at a bowling alley and then at a local bar and a Walmart store in Lewiston, the second-largest city in Maine, before fleeing the scene. The Associated Press reported that the police identified the shooter as 'Robert Card' and stated that he had previously trained at a U.S. Army Reserve training center in Maine. The news agency mentioned that it had seen a document indicating that the shooter had spent two weeks in a mental health facility earlier this summer, but no details about his mental state were provided in the document. According to this document, Robert Card had reported hearing 'voices' and had threatened to shoot at a military training base in Saco, Maine. The police announced that they are searching for Robert Card and urged residents to stay indoors. An American official stated that Joe Biden, the President of the United States, has been informed about the shooting and is receiving regular updates on the situation. The shooting in Lewiston is the deadliest shooting incident in the United States at least since May 2022, when a gunman opened fire in an elementary school in Texas, killing 19 children and two teachers. Lewiston is part of Androscoggin County and is located about 35 miles (56 kilometers) north of Portland, the largest city in Maine.
Shooting in Lewiston, USA; At Least 16 Dead
A mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, resulted in at least 16 deaths and numerous injuries. The shooter, identified as Robert Card, had a history of mental health issues and was previously trained in the U.S. Army Reserve. This incident marks one of the deadliest shootings in the U.S. since May 2022.
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📰 What Happened
A mass shooting occurred in Lewiston, Maine, resulting in at least 16 deaths and many injuries. The shooter, Robert Card, targeted multiple locations before fleeing the scene.
- The shooting is one of the deadliest in the U.S. since May 2022.
- Robert Card had a history of mental health issues and military training.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Mass shootings have become a recurring issue in the U.S., prompting debates over gun laws and mental health support. This incident adds to the growing toll of such tragedies.
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