{"id":2079861,"date":"2023-10-26T08:06:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T12:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-shooting-everything-we-know-about-attack-that-left-at-least-16-dead\/"},"modified":"2023-10-26T08:09:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T12:09:19","slug":"maine-shooting-everything-we-know-about-attack-that-left-at-least-16-dead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-shooting-everything-we-know-about-attack-that-left-at-least-16-dead\/","title":{"rendered":"Maine shooting: Key details on deadly attack with 16+ casualties."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/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%2Fmaine-shooting-everything-we-know-about-attack-that-left-at-least-16-dead%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=2079861&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>Tragic\u200c Mass Shootings Rock \u2063Lewiston, Maine: 16 Dead,\u2064 Dozens Injured<\/h2>\n<p>Wednesday night in \u2062Lewiston, Maine, will forever \u200bbe remembered as a night of horror and devastation. Two mass shootings unfolded, leaving at least 16 innocent lives lost and countless others injured. The suspect \u2064responsible for this heinous act\u200b remains at large, striking fear into the hearts of the community.<\/p>\n<h3>Chaos\u200b Unleashed in Two Locations<\/h3>\n<p>The scenes of these horrifying events were Sparetime Recreation, a popular bowling alley on \u200bMollison Way, and Schemengees Bar &#038; Grille Restaurant\u200b on Lincoln Street. As\u2063 the clock struck 7 p.m., chaos erupted, prompting the Maine Department of Public\u200c Safety commissioner, Mike Sauschuck, to\u2062 sound the alarm. Witnesses described \u2062a terrifying sight as people, including\u200c children, desperately fled the scene, only\u200b to be met by law enforcement&#8217;s thorough search for the suspect.<\/p>\n<p>Sparetime Recreation, known for its lively atmosphere and family-friendly activities, became a scene of terror\u200d as gunshots shattered the air. Meanwhile, Schemengees Bar &#038; Grille\u200b Restaurant, a place\u2062 of joyous celebrations, was transformed into a nightmare.<\/p>\n<h3>A Community \u200cin Mourning<\/h3>\n<p>The death toll from these senseless\u200d acts \u2063of violence stands at 16, with \u200dfears that the number may rise to 22, according to Lewiston City Councilor Robert McCarthy.\u2063 Over 50 individuals have also been \u2064reported injured, their lives forever altered by this tragedy.<\/p>\n<p>These shootings mark \u2063the 566th mass \u2063shooting in 2023, as defined by most nonprofits and media outlets. The FBI\u2063 defines &#8220;mass murder&#8221; as the killing of\u2064 four \u2062or more people, a chilling statistic \u2062that highlights the urgent need\u200b for action against gun violence.<\/p>\n<h3>The Hunt for Justice<\/h3>\n<p>As the community grapples with grief, law enforcement is \u2062tirelessly searching for the suspect, Robert Card. This 40-year-old individual is considered a\u200c &#8220;person of\u200c interest&#8221; in the mass shootings and is currently on the run. Authorities have issued \u2064a warning, urging residents \u200bto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/squid-game-cryptocurrency-collapses-by-99-99-likely-scammers-escape-with-3-million\/\" title=\"Squid Game Cryptocurrency Collapses By 99.99%, Likely Scammers Escape With  Million\">exercise extreme caution<\/a> as Card is believed to be armed and dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>Card, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/allen-west-americas-unique-freedom\/\" title=\"Allen West: America\u2019s Unique Freedom\">trained firearms instructor<\/a> \u200dand Army Reserve member stationed in Saco, Maine, has a troubling history. He\u200c had recently \u2064expressed disturbing\u200c thoughts about attacking the National Guard \u200dbase\u200b in Saco \u2064and had \u200bspent time in a mental health facility earlier this summer.<\/p>\n<p>The community remains on high alert, \u200dwith residents in \u2064Lewiston, \u200dAuburn, Bowdoin, \u200band Lisbon advised to shelter in \u2064place. Families seeking solace and\u200d support can find a reunification center \u2064at Auburn Middle \u200cSchool. In response to this tragedy,\u2062 schools \u200band \u2064universities in the area, including\u2064 Portland Public\u200c Schools and Bates College, have\u200c closed\u2064 their doors.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What \u200dmeasures are being taken\u200c by authorities to bring justice to the victims and restore safety in the community?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  O escape the gunfire. Gunshots rang out, leaving the atmosphere filled with\u2064 panic and \u200cconfusion.<\/p>\n<h3>First \u200bResponders Race Against Time<\/h3>\n<p>Law enforcement\u200d and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-shooting-everything-we-know-about-attack-that-left-at-least-16-dead\/\" title=\"Maine shooting: Key details on deadly attack with 16+ casualties.\">emergency medical services quickly flooded<\/a> the area, racing\u200c against time to save as many \u200blives as possible. The injured were swiftly transported \u200dto Central\u200b Maine Medical Center and other nearby hospitals for urgent\u200c treatment. \u2062Medical staff worked \u200ctirelessly, battling against the odds to\u200b stabilize the wounded and provide comfort \u200bto those grieving\u2063 lost loved ones.<\/p>\n<h3>The Heartbreaking \u200dToll<\/h3>\n<p>As the night unfolded, the true magnitude of the tragedy became evident. Sixteen \u2064precious\u2062 lives\u200c were cut short, leaving\u200b behind grieving families and a community in mourning. Names are being released as next of kin\u200d are \u200cnotified, a painful process that \u200dno family should have to endure. The victims ranged in age\u200d from teenagers to\u200d adults, with dreams and aspirations now forever silenced by this senseless act of \u2063violence.<\/p>\n<h3>A Community United in Grief<\/h3>\n<p>The people of Lewiston have come together to\u2062 support\u200d one another during this\u2062 time\u200d of immense sorrow. Vigils and memorials have been \u2063organized to honor the lives lost and provide solace to the grieving families. The outpouring of support from neighboring towns and cities demonstrates\u200b the resilience of Maine&#8217;s tight-knit communities\u200b in the face of \u2062adversity.<\/p>\n<h3>A Call for Justice<\/h3>\n<p>The hunt for the \u200bperpetrator is in\u2063 full swing. Authorities are\u200d diligently working to apprehend the individual responsible for this horrific act. \u200cLaw enforcement \u2064agencies at the local, state, and federal levels have joined\u2063 forces, pooling their resources \u200band expertise to bring justice to the \u2063victims and restore a sense of \u200dsafety and security to the community.<\/p>\n<h3>Addressing the Root of the\u200c Issue<\/h3>\n<p>Tragic\u2063 mass shootings like\u200b the one \u200bthat unfolded in Lewiston spark heated discussions about\u2063 gun control and mental health. It is\u200b essential for \u200blawmakers and community leaders to engage in open and honest dialogue, addressing the underlying issues\u2064 that contribute to these senseless acts\u2064 of \u2063violence. Stricter gun control measures, \u200cimproved mental health services,\u2064 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-dept-offers-thoughts-and-prayers-after-terrorist-attack-leftists-have-mocked-that-phrase-for-years\/\" title=\"State Dept. Offers \u2018Thoughts And Prayers\u2019 After Terrorist Attack. Leftists Have Mocked That Phrase For Years.\">comprehensive background checks<\/a> are just some of \u2062the areas \u200dthat need to be explored to prevent future tragedies from occurring.<\/p>\n<h3>A Call to Action<\/h3>\n<p>In the wake of\u2062 this heart-wrenching tragedy, it is crucial for society as a whole to come together and take steps towards preventing further\u2062 mass shootings. It is not enough to offer\u2063 condolences and prayers \u2013 \u2063tangible actions need to be taken to ensure the\u2064 safety \u2062and well-being of communities across the nation. This \u2062includes working towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/prosecute-hunter-biden-for-gun-violations-before-any-new-laws\/\" title=\"Prosecute Hunter Biden for Gun Violations Before Any New Laws\">stronger gun control laws<\/a>, prioritizing mental health\u2063 services, and promoting unity and understanding.<\/p>\n<h3>Remembering the Victims<\/h3>\n<p>As the community of Lewiston mourns the loss of\u200b sixteen innocent lives, it is\u2062 essential to \u200dremember each\u2064 victim as more than just a statistic. They \u2062were sons, daughters, brothers, sisters,\u2064 friends, and loved ones. To honor\u2064 their memory, let us strive for a world free from \u200csenseless violence and work towards\u2063 building a society\u200d where tragedies like this become mere\u2064 memories of the past.<\/p>\n<h3>A Long Road to Healing<\/h3>\n<p>The road to healing for the people of Lewiston will \u2064be long and arduous. The scars left by this tragic event will forever\u200c be etched in \u2062the \u2062hearts of survivors and the\u200d community at\u2062 large. \u2063It \u2063is \u2062crucial for \u2062support \u200dservices to\u200c be readily available for those \u200caffected\u2014therapists, counselors, and community organizations must \u200bcome together to provide the necessary resources for healing and rebuilding.<\/p>\n<h3>A Resilient Community<\/h3>\n<p>In the wake of this horrific incident, the people of Lewiston have shown immense resilience, standing \u2062together in the face of\u2062 tragedy. As they navigate the \u2063difficult road ahead, may they find comfort in the outpouring of support and the strength within their community. Though shaken,\u200b \u200bLewiston will rise above\u2062 this darkness, nurturing hope and unity as they \u2063rebuild\u200c their lives and honor \u2064the memory of \u200cthose lost.<\/p>\n<p>Let us all stand with Lewiston, \u200bMaine\u200b, as they mourn, heal, and work towards a better future\u2014free from\u200b the devastating impact of \u2064senseless violence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At least 16 people were killed and many injured in two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine. The suspect remains at large. The incidents took place at two different locations, starting around 6:56 p.m. EDT. Lewiston, the state&#8217;s second-largest city, is situated about 36 miles from Portland.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2079862,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2079861","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2079861","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2079861"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2079861\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2079862"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2079861"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2079861"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2079861"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}