Divers join search for Maine shooting suspect Robert Card
The manhunt to catch Maine mass shooting suspect Robert Card is now approaching the 48-hour mark after a dramatic raid on his home in Bowdoin ended with no arrest and no sign of the US Army Reservist.
On Thursday night, Maine police and FBI agents descended on his home and were heard shouting “FBI! Open the door!”
The heavy police presence dissipated hours later, with law enforcement officials saying that it was a standard search of the property.
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.
Mr Card is wanted on suspicion of murdering 18 victims and wounding 13 others in mass shootings across two locations on Wednesday night.
The gunman first targeted the Just-in-Time Recreation bowling alley and then the Schemengees Bar & Grille in Lewiston before going on the run.
Several of the victims have now been named by family members, with a teenage boy among the dead.
Sheila Flynn and Andrea Blanco reporting from Lewiston.
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All 18 victims have now been identified
All 18 victims of the two mass shootings on Wednesday evening in Maine have now been identified.
Lindsey Chasteen of the Maine Medical Examiner’s Office informed The Independent that all those killed in the shootings have now been properly identified.
Maine State Police continues to notify victims’ families.
Oliver O’Connell27 October 2023 21:02
Hospital updates on condition of injured
Central Maine Medical Center says it still has four of the 14 wounded brought to the facility under its care following Wednesday’s mass shooting. Three of them are in critical condition and one is stable.
One patient was released on Thursday, and two on Wednesday, following treatment.
Oliver O’Connell27 October 2023 21:01
Teenage boy and father identified as victims of shooter
Aaron Young, 14, was with his father Bill Young at the Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley for an evening with their bowling league on Wednesday night, Bill’s brother Rob Young told Reuters.
Seven people including one female and six males died in the attack at the bowling alley, before the gunman moved onto his second target – the Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant.
Seven males were killed inside and one male was killed outside of the restaurant while three other victims died from their injuries in hospital.
Oliver O’Connell27 October 2023 20:50
Mystery motive, missing gunman and anxious manhunt: Key questions around the Maine shooting
Rachel Sharp reports on how almost 48 hours after a mass shooting left 18 dead in Maine, there are many unanswered questions. The suspect is still at large, the motive for the massacre is unknown, and whether it could have been prevented is now the focus of debate, both locally and in Washington, DC.
Oliver O’Connell27 October 2023 20:30
Biden updated on manhunt, expresses appreciation for law enforcement personnel
This afternoon the President was updated by his senior staff on the latest information about the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. He also spoke with FBI Director Christopher Wray, who described the more than 200 FBI personnel who are in Maine to support the investigation – including the ongoing manhunt – and provide assistance to the victims. The President expressed appreciation for the courageous work of all the Federal, State and local law enforcement personnel.
Oliver O’Connell27 October 2023 20:26
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.
Oliver O’Connell27 October 2023 20:10
Patrick Dempsey reacts to ‘senseless’ shooting in his hometown
The Grey’s Anatomy star, 57, posted a statement on Instagram on Thursday.
Oliver O’Connell27 October 2023 19:50
In pictures: Manhunt for mass shooting suspect continues
Police temporarily detain residents on Friday as they hunt for the suspect in Wednesday’s mass shooting in Maine, USA
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Law enforcement officials prepare to search the Androscoggin River in Lisbon Falls, Maine
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Oliver O’Connell27 October 2023 19:35
A news conference will be held at 5pm ET at Lewiston City Hall as authorities continue the manhunt for suspected shooter Robert Card.
Oliver O’Connell27 October 2023 19:29
Sound of ‘gunshot’ leads to search of lettuce farm
CNN reports that a tip from a worker at a lettuce farm who claimed to have heard a gunshot led to a police search of the area.
The farm is located approximately a mile from the boat launch where suspect Robert Card’s SUV was found.
Upon hearing the noise, the tipster and three other workers at the farm took cover and contacted the police. It is unclear what the source of the noise was.
Helicopters were reported overhead and the area has been cleared.
Oliver O’Connell27 October 2023 19:25