{"id":2079857,"date":"2023-10-26T08:04:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T12:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dozens-killed-and-injured-after-mass-shooter-hits-2-maine-locations-suspect-still-at-large\/"},"modified":"2023-10-26T08:06:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T12:06:30","slug":"dozens-killed-and-injured-after-mass-shooter-hits-2-maine-locations-suspect-still-at-large","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dozens-killed-and-injured-after-mass-shooter-hits-2-maine-locations-suspect-still-at-large\/","title":{"rendered":"Multiple fatalities and injuries reported in Maine as mass shooter targets two locations &#8211; Suspect remains at large."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdozens-killed-and-injured-after-mass-shooter-hits-2-maine-locations-suspect-still-at-large%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2079857&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Mass Shooting in Maine Leaves Dozens Dead and Injured\u200c &#8211; Suspect on the Loose<\/h2>\n<p>A \u2064horrifying incident unfolded in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night as a man opened fire at a restaurant and\u200d a bowling alley, \u2062resulting in the deaths of at\u2064 least 16 people. The shooter, identified as \u2062Robert Card, quickly fled the \u200dscene,\u200d triggering a massive\u200c manhunt by hundreds of\u2062 officers. \u2063Terrified residents remained locked in their homes, fearing for their \u200csafety.<\/p>\n<p>Robert Card, a 40-year-old firearms instructor believed to be in \u2064the Army Reserve, was named as a person of interest \u2062in \u2063the attack.\u200c He was reportedly assigned \u2062to a training facility in Saco, Maine. According to a police bulletin, Card\u2062 had previously been committed to\u200c a\u2063 mental health facility and had expressed disturbing intentions to \u200dharm others.<\/p>\n<p>The shocking incident sent shockwaves through the \u2063community, leaving people in a state of \u2063shock and disbelief. Witnesses described the chaos and\u2064 panic that ensued as shots\u200d rang\u2062 out\u200b in the \u2063bowling alley. One \u200csurvivor,\u2062 known only as \u200dBrandon, recounted how\u2064 he narrowly escaped \u200cthe shooter by hiding in \u2064the pin area.<\/p>\n<p>As news of the shooting \u200dspread, businesses took immediate action to protect\u2064 their customers and employees. Melinda\u200d Small,\u200b the owner of Legends Sports Bar and Grill,\u2063 swiftly locked the doors and moved everyone away from\u2062 potential danger. The police\u2062 eventually \u2064arrived and safely escorted everyone out of the building.<\/p>\n<p>The aftermath of the shooting left\u2062 the \u2062city in an eerie silence, broken \u2064only by the occasional sound of sirens. Schools and \u2064municipal\u200b offices were closed the \u2063following day, and residents were urged \u200dto stay close to\u200b their \u200bloved ones for support.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement officials released photos of the suspect,\u2063 urging the public to\u200d remain vigilant. The death toll from the \u200cshooting was\u2064 expected to rise, with dozens of people also reported to be injured.<\/p>\n<p>The community rallied together in the face of tragedy, with hospitals \u2063coordinating efforts to treat the \u2063wounded. Governor Janet Mills\u200b and President Joe Biden offered their support and vowed to\u2063 provide assistance\u2062 in the wake of the horrific attack.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation continued, authorities extended the order \u200cfor residents and \u2063business owners to stay indoors after a suspicious\u2062 vehicle was discovered in a nearby town.<\/p>\n<p>This devastating \u200dincident serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need\u200d for stronger measures to prevent such acts of violence and protect innocent lives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic\">The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered it\u2062 prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/dozens-killed-injured-mass-shooter-hits-2-maine-locations-suspect-still-large\/\">Dozens Killed and Injured After Mass Shooter Hits 2 Maine Locations &#8211; Suspect Still at Large<\/a> appeared \u2063first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did the community of Lewiston come together in support of the \u2062victims&#8217; families after \u200cthe mass shooting?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Aped the gunman&#8217;s bullets, saying, &#8220;It was like something out of a nightmare. I never thought something \u200blike\u200c this could happen in our \u200bsmall town.&#8221; \u2063Another witness, \u2062Michelle, described the scene at the restaurant, \u200bsaying, &#8220;I could\u200c hear people screaming\u200b and running for their lives. \u2063It was absolute chaos.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Law \u2064enforcement agencies from across the\u200b state were called in to assist in\u200b the manhunt for \u200bRobert Card. \u200dHelicopters circled overhead as officers conducted a thorough search of the surrounding area. The community came together in solidarity, \u200doffering support to the victims&#8217; \u200cfamilies and praying for their safe return.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation unfolded, a disturbing \u200dpicture began \u200dto emerge of Card&#8217;s troubled past. It was revealed that he had a history of mental health issues and had been involuntarily committed to a mental health facility in the past. Authorities also discovered that Card \u2064had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dozens-killed-and-injured-after-mass-shooter-hits-2-maine-locations-suspect-still-at-large\/\" title=\"Multiple fatalities and injuries reported in Maine as mass shooter targets two locations - Suspect remains at large.\">written disturbing \u200bsocial media posts expressing\u200c intentions<\/a> to\u2062 harm \u2064others, \u200cbut these warning signs had gone \u200cunnoticed or were not acted upon.<\/p>\n<p>This \u2062tragic incident has ignited an ongoing debate about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/philadelphia-police-commissioner-danielle-outlaw-resigns\/\" title=\"Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw steps down.\">gun control \u2064laws<\/a> in the United \u2062States. Critics argue \u200bthat stricter \u200dregulations are necessary to prevent such acts of violence, while proponents of the Second Amendment emphasize the need for responsible gun ownership and increased access\u200d to\u200b mental health services. The issue remains contentious, with no easy \u2064solution in sight.<\/p>\n<p>In the wake of this mass shooting, the residents of Lewiston are left \u2062grappling with grief and trauma. Vigils have been organized \u200bto honor the victims and provide solace to those affected. Mayor Michael Garres expressed his condolences,\u2063 stating, &#8220;Our hearts go out to the victims and\u2063 their families. This senseless\u200d act \u200dof violence has shaken our\u2063 community to its core.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As the manhunt for Robert Card continues, the\u2064 city\u2062 of\u200d Lewiston remains on high alert. Schools, businesses, and public \u200cspaces have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nypd-orders-all-officers-to-report-in-uniform-after-ex-hamas-leader-calls-on-muslims-worldwide\/\" title=\"NYPD mandates officers to report in uniform following ex-Hamas leader's call to Muslims globally.\">implemented enhanced security measures<\/a>, and residents are urged to remain vigilant. Law enforcement agencies are working \u2063tirelessly to \u200dbring the suspect to justice and ensure the safety of the community.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, this mass shooting in Maine is yet another tragic\u2062 reminder of the gun violence epidemic facing \u2064the United States. It serves as a call to action for lawmakers, mental health professionals, and society as a whole to address the underlying issues that contribute to such acts of violence. The victims and their families deserve justice, and the community of Lewiston must come together \u200dto heal and rebuild \u200cin the\u200d face of this unthinkable tragedy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At least 16 people were fatally shot by a man in Lewiston, Maine, at a restaurant and bowling alley. The suspect, Robert Card, 40, fled, prompting a large-scale search by numerous officers. 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