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Lewiston Maine mass shooting victims identified – Suspect Robert Card found dead

Recent revelations have shown that Card has been grappling with mental health challenges.

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6 months ago

26 October 2023

Update: Maine shooting suspect Robert Card has been found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, multiple law enforcement sources tell Channel3 NOW.

LEWISTON, Maine — A large-scale manhunt, involving numerous police officers, is currently underway in response to the tragic shootings that rocked this city of approximately 38,000 residents on Wednesday night.

According to an anonymous law enforcement official, at least 18 individuals lost their lives, while dozens more sustained injuries.

Authorities are actively seeking Robert Card, a 40-year-old resident of Bowdoin, identified as a “person of interest” who is considered armed and dangerous.

The Massachusetts State Police have indicated that reports circulating on police scanners Thursday morning, suggesting that the suspected shooter involved in the Lewiston, Maine incident has crossed into their state, are currently without confirmation.

This report initially surfaced in Oxford, ME, and was relayed out of an abundance of caution. Further information is being collected, but as of the present moment, it remains unverified.

Another law enforcement source, also requesting anonymity, disclosed that an examination of Card’s history revealed he is an Army reservist who grappled with mental health issues in the current year.

The shooting spree commenced shortly before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, with authorities specifically mentioning two establishments tied to the incident: Just-In-Time Recreation, a bowling alley, and Schemengees Bar & Grille, an arcade-style restaurant. In response, the police issued a shelter-in-place advisory for Lewiston, along with the nearby towns of Lisbon and Bowdoin.

Joseph Walker

The father of the bar manager at Schemengees Bar and Grille has been informed by state police, and he confirmed to Channel3 NOW, that his son, Joseph Walker, tragically lost his life.

Leroy Walker, the father of the bar manager at Schemengees Bar and Grille, which was one of the two locations targeted by the shooter, expressed his anxiety in the aftermath of the incident. He shared his apprehension about the fate of his son, fearing that he might have been a victim of the attack. “If you could feel what’s going on inside me right now, it’s like I’m being crushed in a vice,” he stated. “The tension in my neck and the back of my head feels like a vice squeezing in the opposite direction.”

Peyton Brewer-Ross

Steve Vozzella

Steven Vozzella was identified as one of the victims by his brother, Nick Vozzella, in an interview with Channel3. According to Nick, Steven was among a group of deaf individuals engaged in a game of cornhole at Schemengees Bar & Grill.

Billy Brackett

Bill Bracket’s father, William Bracket, has officially confirmed him as one of the victims. Speaking to Channel3, William Bracket mentioned that his son Bill was among a group of deaf individuals enjoying a game of cornhole at Schemengees Bar & Grill.

Bob Violette

Family members were the first to identify the initial victim of the tragedy as Bob Violette, a 76-year-old dedicated bowler who was imparting his knowledge of the sport to children at the Just In Time Recreation bowling alley, also known as Sparetime.

According to his daughter-in-law, Cassandra, Violette, a retired Sears mechanic, routinely engaged in morning bowling sessions.

Bill Young and Aaron Young

Ron Morin

Another victim shot and killed in Lewiston Maine mass shooting identified as Ron Morin.

Lucy Violette

Tricia Asselin

Tricia Asselin was the kindest human ever. She actually got Sophie her first bowling jersey when she found out we were pregnant. She was always a smiling face, a good friend, and so kind hearted. She was killed while trying to call 911.

Justin Karcher

One of the victims in the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting has been identified as 23-year-old Justin Karcher.

His mother recounted that they were enjoying an evening at Schemengees Bar & Grille in Lewiston when a gunman opened fire, hitting her 23-year-old son four times, leaving him in critical condition.

She mentioned that her son, hailing from Auburn, went through urgent surgery and is presently reliant on a ventilator. She expressed that medical professionals have had to perform resuscitation procedures multiple times.

She emphasized that he is still in a critical condition. She described experiencing intense stress as she anxiously waits for updates and intends to visit her son in intensive care on Thursday morning.

Tom Conrad

Tom Conrad was new to the alley as a manager. He was nice and took his job seriously. He died while trying to take down the gunman.

Michael Deslauriers II

Michael Deslauriers Sr. and I bear the most heart-wrenching news that a father could ever face. Last night, my son Michael Deslauriers II and his cherished companion Jason Walker lost their lives at the bowling alley. They ensured the safety of their wives and numerous young children, shielding them from harm, before bravely confronting the assailant.

Jason Walker