In a shocking, terrifying, tragic, and unprecedented incident, at least 22 lives have been lost, and over 50 individuals have sustained injuries in a series of shootings that struck Lewiston, Maine on Thursday early morning. The shooter responsible for this horrifying event remains on the loose, despite the extensive police presence.
The Lewiston Police Department has named 40-year-old Robert Card as a person of interest linked to the shootings. Authorities have issued a stark warning that Card should be considered armed and dangerous, citing his background as a firearms instructor at a US Army Reserve training facility in the state.
The bloodshed unfolded at multiple locations, including a bowling alley, a local bar, and a Walmart distribution center, all around 7 p.m. local time. President Joe Biden and Maine Governor Janet Mills have been informed about this shocking act of violence.
Notably, this incident stands as the deadliest mass shooting in the United States since May 2022 when a gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Texas, claiming the lives of 19 children and two teachers.
In response to the ongoing threat, local businesses have been advised to lock down, and residents are urged to remain indoors. It is strange and very uncommon that in a country like the US with a huge police force, the shooter is still on the loose.