Maine Governor confirms Lewiston shooting suspect found dead
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Robert Card, the suspected gunman in the Maine mass shooting in which 18 people were murdered has been found dead in an area of woodland, near to the scenes of the brutal attacks.
Card was the subject of a dayslong manhunt after the shocking violence in the city of Lewiston, Maine, and his death was confirmed by law enforcement sources.
Card is believed to have taken his own life.
At a news conference held at 10pm local time, Maine governor Janet Mills confirmed that Card’s body had been found and said she had informed president Joe Biden of the news.
On Friday morning it was revealed that a note had been found but its content was not disclosed. Divers have also been searching the river beside which Mr Card’s SUV was found and at one point a lettuce farm was cleared after reports of a gunshot.
There was also a dramatic raid on his home in Bowdoin that ended with no arrest and no sign of the US Army Reservist.
Mr Card was sought on suspicion of murdering 18 victims and wounding 13 others in mass shootings across two locations on Wednesday night.
All 18 of the victims were officially been named by authorities and a moment’s silence was held at a press conference on Friday evening. They ranged in age from 14 to 76 years old.
A shelter-in-place order was lifted allowing residents of Lewiston, Lisbon, and Bowdoin to leave home for the first time since Wednesday night.
Sheila Flynn and Andrea Blanco reporting from Lewiston.
Watch: Maine governor confirms Lewiston shooting suspect found dead
Maine’s governor Janet Mills confirmed Lewiston shooting suspect Robert Card had been found dead by authorities.
Janet Mills said she was “breathing a sigh of relief” at the discovery of Card’s body.
“I stand here tonight to simply report that Maine state police located the body of Robert Card in Lisbon, he is dead. I called President Biden to inform him of this news” she told reporters.
“Like many people, I am breathing a sigh of relief tonight knowing that Robert Card is no longer a threat to anyone.”
Watch below.
Everything we know so far about suspect Robert Card
Maine law enforcement officials later announced that Robert Card, a 40-year-old Sgt 1st class in the Army Reserve, is wanted as a suspect in the shootings that left 18 dead and 13 others injured.
Here’s what we know so far about the accused gunman:
ICYMI: Maine’s relaxed gun laws under scrutiny as suspected Lewiston shooter’s past revealed
In Maine, where 18 people were killed and 13 others were injured during a mass shooting on Wednesday, residents can obtain a firearm without undergoing a background check or waiting period and there are no “red flag” laws in place.
The suspected gunman, who police have named as 40-year-old Robert Card, entered a bowling alley and then a local restaurant seemingly armed with an AR-15-style rifle to carry out the shooting.
In Maine, anyone 21 or older can conceal carry a handgun without a permit or prior firearm training – people 18 or older can do so if a person is on active duty or honorably discharged from the Armed Forces.
Read more below.
‘Innocent people’ enjoying their Wednesday night: The Maine shooting victims
A bar manager, four deaf friends and a teenage bowler were among the 18 victims who were formally identified by police on Friday.
The ages of those caught up in the violence ranged from 14 to 76 years old. Some who died reportedly put themselves in the line of fire to protect others.
Here is the list of the victims as identified by police:
Robert Card, suspect in Maine mass shooting, found dead in woods
Card, 40, was found dead at 7.45pm local time in an area near a river in Lisbon Falls, around 10 miles from Lewiston, said Commissioner Mike Sauschuck of the state’s Department of Public Safety.
Governor Janet Mills said that she was “breathing a sigh of relief” at the discovery of Card’s body.
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Maine officials informed Robert Card’s family he was dead before revealing news
Officials said they had informed Robert Card’s family of his death before publicly announcing that they had found the suspected Maine gunman’s body.
The families of the victims of the Lewiston, Maine shooting in which 18 were killed and 13 injured, were informed prior to the press conference as well, said Maine Department of Public Safety commissioner Mike Sauschuck.
“They lost a loved one in this scenario, and there were many of that family that was very cooperative with us throughout. So they deserved that phone call,” Mr Sauschuck said.
Robert Card: What we know about the suspect in Maine mass shooting
Maine law enforcement officials later announced that Robert Card, a 40-year-old Sgt 1st class in the Army Reserve, was wanted as a suspect in the shootings that left 18 dead and 13 others injured.
Read more below.
Watch: Maine police hold press conference after shooting suspect found dead
Officials at a press conference said Robert Card was found dead in the woods.
Watch below.
On the ground: A deserted Lewiston creeps along in shock as shooter manhunt continues
The Independent’s Andrea Blanco and Sheila Flynn report from Lewiston, Maine, now at the centre of a manhunt following Wednesday’s mass shooting tragedy.
Maine Police to hold further news conference on Saturday morning
Maine Department of Public Safety commissioner Mike Sauschuck said a further news conference would be held on Saturday morning at 10am ET.
Mr Sauschuck said that more information would be provided about the developing situation at that time.
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