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May 4, 2024 at 2:06 AM

Lewiston bowling alley reopens 6 months after Maine's deadliest mass shooting

It’s a dilemma no business owner should have to face: whether to reopen after a mass shooting
May 4, 2024 at 2:06 AM
League bowlers compete at Just In Time Recreation, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Lewiston, Maine. The bowling alley was scheduled to reopen Friday, May 3, seven months after the state's deadliest mass shooting. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
April 27, 2024 at 12:22 AM

Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports in wake of Lewiston shootings

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed off on a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, expanding background checks for private sales of weapons, bolstering the state’s “yellow fla...
April 27, 2024 at 12:22 AM
FILE - Gov. Janet Mills attends an event, March 11, 2022, in Augusta, Maine. On Friday, April 26, 2024, Mills signed into law a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, expanding background checks for private sales of weapons, bolstering the state's “yellow flag” law, criminalizing the transfer of guns to prohibited people and expanding mental health crisis care. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
2 months ago

'Several' missed opportunities to possibly stop Maine mass shooter: Report

The independent commission investigating what led up to Robert Card's Oct. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, released an interim report on what they have found.
2 months ago
Police tape cordons off the road to Schemengees Bar and Grille as law enforcement officers maintain their presence in the aftermath of a mass shooting by Army reservist Robert Card in Lewiston, Maine, Oct. 27, 2023.
2 months ago

Maine mass shooter 'likely' suffered from traumatic brain injury: Report

Robert Card, the man who killed 18 in the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting last year, “likely” suffered from traumatic brain injury, according to a report.
2 months ago
Robert Card, the man who killed 18 in the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting last year, “likely” suffered from traumatic brain injury, according to a report.
3 months ago

Body camera footage of alleged Lewiston, Maine, shooter released

The footage is from months before the suspected gunman killed 18 people and wounded 13 others. Authorities were responding to concerns from fellow Army Reservists worried about his mental health.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Body camera footage of alleged Lewiston, Maine, shooter released
3 months ago

Alleged Maine gunman told cops he was 'capable' of doing 'something' before shooting

Alleged Maine gunman told police he was 'capable' of doing something 3 months before shooting
3 months ago
Police presence at Schemengees Bar where a mass shooting occurred yesterday in Lewiston, Maine, Oct. 26, 2023.
4 months ago

(Captioned) Maine's Deaf community heals through cornhole after Lewiston shooting

ABC News’ Kyra Phillips visited with families of deaf victims to see how they’re healing, supporting each other, and memorializing those lost in the mass shooting.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Maine’s Deaf community heals through cornhole after Lewiston shooting
4 months ago

Survivors of Maine shooting share their story

ABC News correspondent Kyra Phillips speaks with members of Lewiston’s deaf community following a mass shooting that happened in Maine in October.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Survivors of Maine shooting share their story
4 months ago

Lewiston comes together to help families, Deaf community heal from mass shooting

In the two months since the Lewiston, Maine, mass shooting, the community has worked to help the victims' families work through their pain.
4 months ago
827 pumpkins lined the property outside of Just in Time Recreation after a community pumpkin carving event, Nov. 5, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine.
5 months ago

Warning about Maine shooter taken 'seriously' but with 'grain of salt': Police audio

Police were told by an Army Reserve unit company commander they were obligated to take those concerns "very seriously," but needed to take it "with a grain of salt."
5 months ago
This photo released by the Lewiston Maine Police Department shows Robert Card, who police have identified as a person of interest in connection to mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, Oct. 25, 2023.
5 months ago

Report says response to mental health concerns on Maine shooting suspect 'reasonable'

An independent report released Thursday found that local authorities responded reasonably to concerns about the mental health of the Maine shooting suspect.
5 months ago
Snow accumulates outside a restaurant at a makeshift memorial for the victims of last month's mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, Dec. 5, 2023.
5 months ago

Alleged Maine mass shooter's brain being studied for CTE linked to military service

The brain of alleged Maine mass shooter Robert Card is being studied to determine whether his reported mental health problems could be linked to brain damage sustained during his military service.
5 months ago
The brain of alleged Maine mass shooter Robert Card is being studied to determine whether his reported mental health problems could be linked to brain damage sustained during his military service.
5 months ago

Alleged Maine mass shooter's brain being studied for CTE linked to military service

The brain of the Maine mass shooter is being studied to find out if his mental health deterioration could be linked to brain damage sustained during his military service.
5 months ago
Snow accumulates outside a restaurant at a makeshift memorial for the victims of last month's mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, Dec. 5, 2023.
6 months ago

Alleged Maine gunman threatened he might 'snap' 6 days before shootings: Police

Alleged Maine gunman Robert Card threatened bakery employees in New Hampshire that he might "snap" six days before the October 25 mass shootings in Lewiston.
6 months ago
A woman visits a makeshift memorial outside Sparetime Bowling Alley, the site of one of this week's mass shootings, Oct. 28, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine.
6 months ago

Where do Americans stand on gun control?

Polling says most Americans want stricter gun laws but don't think they'll get them.
6 months ago
Public support for stricter gun control laws remains high
6 months ago

Security measures in place for victims in hospital after Maine mass shooting

ABC News' Trevor Ault is at the Central Maine Medical Center where many of the injured in the Lewiston mass shooting are being treated.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Witnesses speak out about deadly Maine mass shooting
6 months ago

Maine manhunt over following mass shooting

The multi-state manhunt for the suspect in that mass shooting in Maine has ended as police find his body.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Maine manhunt over following mass shooting
6 months ago

Biden consoles Lewiston in wake of mass shooting, calls for 'commonsense' reform

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited Lewiston, Maine, to grieve with a community reeling from a mass shooting that left 18 people dead.
6 months ago
President Joe Biden speaks surrounded by first responders, nurses, and others on the front lines of the response to the Oct. 25, 2023, mass shooting in Lewinston, Maine, on Nov. 3, 2023.
6 months ago

President Biden speaks on gun violence in Maine

Funerals for victims have begun and the Army reserve has launched an internal investigation into the gunman.
6 months ago
VIDEO: President Biden speaks on gun violence in Maine
6 months ago

Biden honors Lewiston mass shooting victims

President Joe Biden traveled to Lewiston, Maine, and joined other lawmakers to lay wreaths at two sites to remember the victims, offer support and comfort to families.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Biden honors Lewiston mass shooting victims
6 months ago

Biden meets with families, first responders in Lewiston after mass shooting

ABC News’ MaryAlice Parks discusses President Joe Biden’s visit to Lewiston, Maine where he’ll meet with families impacted by the mass shooting.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Biden meets with families, first responders in Lewiston after mass shooting
6 months ago

Bidens set to visit Maine in wake of mass shooting

ABC News' Karen Travers talks about the Bidens’ trip to Lewiston, Maine, to speak to those affected by the recent mass shooting.
6 months ago
VIDEO: BIDEN HEADS TO MAINE – KAREN TRAVERS
6 months ago

Maine State Police defend their response to Lewiston mass shooting

Gov. Janet Mills said she's launching an independent commission to investigate the shooting and police response.
6 months ago
A Maine State Police car drives by an advertisement for a Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley where the Lewiston mass shooting took place, in Lewinston, Maine, U.S., Oct. 28, 2023.
6 months ago

Fellow reservist feared Maine gunman had guns, might 'snap'

Fellow reservist feared Maine gunman had guns, might "snap."
6 months ago
Law enforcement officers gather outside Lewiston High School, Maine on Oct. 26, 2023.
6 months ago

Football helps to heal in Maine

Lewiston High beat their rivals, with thousands paying tribute to first responders and victims of last week's shootings. James Taylor and Will Ferrell also appeared. ABC News' Andrew Dymburt reports.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Football helps to heal in Maine
6 months ago

More details emerge about Maine mass shooting suspect's mental health issues

More details are emerging about Robert Card, the suspected gunman in the mass shooting that unfolded at a bowling alley and bar in Lewiston, Maine, last week.
6 months ago
A sign reading "Lewiston Strong" is seen in Lewiston, Maine, on Oct. 28, 2023, in the aftermath of a mass shooting.
6 months ago

Why suspected Maine gunman allegedly targeted bowling alley, bar

The suspected Maine gunman allegedly targeted a bowling alley and bar he believed were broadcasting messages that he was a pedophile, according to an arrest warrant.
6 months ago
A woman visits a makeshift memorial outside Sparetime Bowling Alley, the site of one of this week's mass shootings, Oct. 28, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine.
6 months ago

New criticism of Maine shooting response

Officials are defending their response as a new report claims there were delays and communication problems during the manhunt for the shooter. ABC News' Andrew Dymburt has the details.
6 months ago
VIDEO: New criticism of Maine shooting response
6 months ago

‘It's a long road’: Attorney on possible legal options for Lewiston shooting victims

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with attorney Joshua Koskoff, who successfully sued gunmaker Remington over the Sandy Hook massacre, giving new hope to shooting victims.
6 months ago
VIDEO: ‘It's a long road’: Attorney on possible legal options for Lewiston shooting victims
6 months ago

Alleged Maine gunman's family warned officers of threats

Robert Card displayed signs that his mental health was on a drastic decline, prompting his family to warn law enforcement that something needed to be done, according to documents obtained by ABC News.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Alleged Maine gunman's family warned officers of threats
6 months ago

New details on warning signs of the Maine shooter

ABC News’ Pierre Thomas discusses missed warning signs from the Maine mass shooter.
6 months ago
VIDEO: New details on warning signs of the Maine shooter
6 months ago

Detailed portrait emerges of Maine suspect's downward spiral before shooting

As far back as January, Card’s mental health had started to decline, his family said. By May it was getting even worse, and they were concerned for his well-being.
6 months ago
Crime scene tape still surrounds Schemengees Bar & Grille, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine.
6 months ago

Missed warning signs about Maine mass shooting suspect

Alarming new details reveal declining mental health that led his family to reach out to law enforcement months before the massacre.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Missed warning signs about Maine mass shooting suspect
6 months ago

Army said Maine shooter should not have gun, requested welfare check

Before last week's mass shooting in Maine that left 18 dead and 13 wounded, the U.S. Army says suspect Robert Card's commander was told he should not have a weapon.
6 months ago
Law enforcement officers gather outside Lewiston High School, Maine on Oct. 26, 2023.
6 months ago

Suspect of Maine mass shooting found dead

Authorities on Friday discovered the body of Robert Card. He died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Suspect of Maine mass shooting found dead
6 months ago

Gun shop owner says Maine suspect denied silencer ahead of shooting

The alleged Maine gunman, Robert Card, tried to buy a silencer for a rifle at a local firearms store three months prior to the mass shooting, the owner said Saturday.
6 months ago
Police tape blocks off the street near Schemengees Bar and Grille in Lewiston, Maine, on Oct. 27, 2023.
6 months ago

Missed warning signs of the Lewiston mass shooting suspect?

A gun dealer says a few months before the massacre that left 18 dead, the suspect tried to buy a gun silencer he'd ordered online but was turned away.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Missed warning signs of the Lewiston mass shooting suspect?
6 months ago

New details in Maine mass shooting as community mourns

ABC News’ Trevor Ault reports after learning exclusive details from his visit to a gun shop.
6 months ago
VIDEO: New details in Maine mass shooting as community mourns
6 months ago

Maine shooting timeline: How the mass shootings in Lewiston unfolded

This is how the mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, unfolded.
6 months ago
Law enforcement officers gather outside Lewiston High School, Maine on Oct. 26, 2023.
6 months ago

What to know about the Maine mass shooting victims

Following the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, that left 18 dead on Wednesday night, authorities and family members identified the victims.
6 months ago
A sign reading "Lewiston Strong" is seen in Lewiston, Maine, on Oct. 28, 2023, in the aftermath of a mass shooting.
6 months ago

Maine suspect was 'behaving erratically' during summer training: Defense official

The suspect in a mass shooting in Maine that killed at least 18 people and wounded 13 others was found dead after a massive manhunt, officials said.
6 months ago
Law enforcement officers gather outside Lewiston High School, Maine on Oct. 26, 2023.
6 months ago

Maine officials provide update after mass shooting suspect found dead

Maine's commissioner of public safety Michael Sauschuck delivers an update after officials found mass shooting suspect Robert Card dead Friday night.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Maine officials provide update after mass shooting suspect found dead
6 months ago

What we know about Maine mass shooting suspect

The shooting, which left at least 18 people dead, unfolded in multiple locations, including a bowling alley and a local bar in Lewiston, Maine, officials said.
6 months ago
The shooting, which left at least 18 people dead, unfolded in multiple locations, including a bowling alley and a local bar in Lewiston, Maine, officials said.
6 months ago

Maine State Sen. Rotundo: 'Today we feel shattered, we feel shaken'

ABC News' Phil Lipof spoke with Maine State Sen. Margaret Rotundo about the ongoing manhunt to catch the suspected gunman who killed 18 people in Lewiston.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Maine State Sen. Rotundo: 'Today we feel shattered, we feel shaken'
6 months ago

Maine shooting suspect Robert Card found dead, governor confirms

Gov. Janet Mills said that the city could begin to move forward on a difficult road to healing.
6 months ago
Suspect Robert Card was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said Friday.
6 months ago

Manhunt ends for Maine mass shooting suspect

Law enforcement found shooting suspect Robert Card dead from a self-inflicted gunshot, officials said.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Manhunt continues for Maine mass shooting suspect
6 months ago

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.
6 months ago
Robert Card, the suspect in the Maine mass shooting, was found dead by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said Friday.
6 months ago

Suspect in Maine mass shooting found dead

Robert Card was found dead after a two-day manhunt, officials said.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Suspect in Maine mass shooting found dead
6 months ago

Lewiston victims' families mourn as more people IDed

Relatives of the people who were killed in this week's mass shooting opened up about their loss.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Lewiston victims' families mourn as more people IDed
6 months ago

Maine officials lift shelter-in-place order

The stay-at-home order for four towns in Maine has been lifted, but the manhunt for shooting suspect Robert Card continues.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Maine officials lift shelter-in-place order