Maine shooting: New details emerge in Robert Card's death

Police had been searching for suspect Robert Card since Wednesday night.

Last Updated: October 28, 2023, 11:40 AM EDT

The manhunt has ended for suspect Robert Card, who allegedly killed 18 people and injured 13 others in a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday evening. Gov. Janet Mills confirmed the suspect was found dead Friday night of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Wednesday's mass shooting unfolded in two locations: a bowling alley where a children's league was taking place and a local bar, officials said.

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Oct 27, 2023, 5:28 pm

What we know about the victims

The names of the 18 people killed in Wednesday night's mass shooting in Maine were released by authorities on Friday.

The victims at the bowling alley include youth bowling coach Bob Violette and his wife Lucille Violette, as well as bowling alley manager Tommy Conrad.

Flags fly at half-staff on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Oct 26, 2023 to honor victims of the Oct. 25 mass-shooting in Lewiston Maine.
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Aaron Young, 14, and his father William "Bill" Young, 43, were also among the victims at the bowling alley, their family said.

Victims Steven Vozzella and Bill Brackett were among those killed at Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant. They were a part of a gathering of deaf people playing cornhole.

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Oct 27, 2023, 10:47 PM EDT

'The threat is over': Lewiston police chief

Lewiston Police Chief David L. St. Pierre said authorities are relieved that the manhunt for mass shooting suspect Robert Card has ended.

"Our community can now breathe a sigh of relief, as the Gov. stated, and I can’t echo that enough," the police chief said, addressing the media at a news conference Friday night.

Robert Card, the suspect in the Maine mass shooting, was found dead by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said Friday.
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Authorities confirm that Maine shooting suspect is dead

Robert Card, the suspect in the Maine mass shooting, was found dead by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said Friday.
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Despite Carr being found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, which authorities confirmed at the press event, St. Pierre said law enforcement has a lot of work ahead of them.

"Our work again is not done here. I was very elated tonight when I got the call from Commissioner Sauschuck advising me of the revelation of what took place and that Mr. Card is deceased and no longer a threat to our community or any other community," he said. "I just don’t want to forget the families that are grieving and will continue to grieve. I don't want to forget the law enforcement officials that have worked tirelessly throughout this whole event to come to a good conclusion."

He added, "I'm very happy to be here, and I’m very happy to say the threat is over."

Authorities also noted that hunting, which had been restricted in four communities where searching for the suspect had been taking place, is no longer banned for the weekend.

Officials said they will share further updates on Saturday.

Oct 27, 2023, 10:21 PM EDT

Governor confirms death of suspect Robert Card

Gov. Janet Mills officially confirmed the Maine mass shooting suspect Robert Card is dead. Authorities found his body on Friday, she said.

Maine Governor Janet Mills speaks at a press conference at Lewiston City Hall about the shooting suspect Robert Card being found dead, on Oct. 27, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine.
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The governor made the announcement at a press conference late Friday night.

Oct 27, 2023, 9:14 PM EDT

Maine shooting suspect Robert Card found dead, sources say

Maine shooting suspect Robert Card has been found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News.

A body has been recovered, the sources said.

The body was found at a recycling center in Lisbon where Card worked, sources said.

Oct 27, 2023, 5:21 PM EDT

Shelter-in-place order rescinded, hunting banned in 4 cities

The shelter-in-place order has been rescinded, but hunting has been banned in the cities of Lewiston, Lisbon, Bowdoin and Monmouth, officials said.

Residents are urged to remain vigilant.

Law enforcement officials gather in the road leading to the home of the suspect being sought in connection with two mass shootings on Oct. 26, 2023 in Bowdoin, Maine.
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Law enforcement are seen outside the home of suspect Robert Card's father and brother in Bowdoin, Maine on Oct. 26, 2023, in the aftermath of a mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine.
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Authorities said they do not know how many weapons suspect Robert Card may have.

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