{"id":2080131,"date":"2023-10-26T12:45:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T16:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-shooting-timeline-of-how-attack-that-killed-18-unfolded-in-lewiston\/"},"modified":"2023-10-26T12:47:10","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T16:47:10","slug":"maine-shooting-timeline-of-how-attack-that-killed-18-unfolded-in-lewiston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-shooting-timeline-of-how-attack-that-killed-18-unfolded-in-lewiston\/","title":{"rendered":"Maine shooting: Lewiston attack that claimed 18 lives &#8211; a timeline."},"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\">22<\/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-timeline-of-how-attack-that-killed-18-unfolded-in-lewiston%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=2080131&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>Maine State \u200dPolice\u2062 Provide Timeline of Lewiston Mass Shooting<\/h2>\n<p>Maine State Police have charged a suspect with murder \u2062in connection to\u2063 the devastating mass \u2064shooting in Lewiston, Maine. The attack, which \u200dclaimed the lives of 18 individuals and left 13 injured, has shocked the community.<\/p>\n<h3>Charges and Victim Identification<\/h3>\n<p>During a press conference, Maine State Police Col. William Ross revealed that Robert Card, 40,\u2063 has \u2062been \u200ccharged with eight counts of murder for\u2062 the identified victims. However, Ross expects\u2063 the \u200ccharges\u2064 to increase to\u200d 18 as\u2063 the remaining victims are identified.<\/p>\n<h3>Timeline of the Tragic \u200bEvent<\/h3>\n<p>Here is\u2064 a detailed timeline of the mass \u200cshooting as\u2064 it unfolded:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>6:56 \u200dp.m.\u200b -\u200c The Lewiston-Auburn Emergency Communications \u2063Center receives a 911 call\u2063 reporting a \u200bshooting \u200cat the Spacetime Recreation\u2063 bowling alley in Lewiston.<\/li>\n<li>7:04 \u200bp.m.\u2062 &#8211; \u200bMultiple 911 calls flood \u200bthe Communications Center, reporting an \u2062active shooter\u200c at the Schemengees Bar and Grille Restaurant.<\/li>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;A \u2062large law enforcement response from multiple agencies assisted the Lewiston Police Department in identifying the individual and addressing the situation,&#8221; Ross \u2064explained. &#8220;The scene was fast-paced, dangerous, and constantly evolving.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<li>7:24 p.m. &#8211; \u2064The Central Maine Healthcare system receives the first injured shooting victim. Chief John Alexander confirms that a total\u2064 of 14 patients were admitted to the hospitals, with \u200bthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-shooting-timeline-of-how-attack-that-killed-18-unfolded-in-lewiston\/\" title=\"Maine shooting: Lewiston attack that claimed 18 lives - a timeline.\">14th patient\u2062 arriving\u2064 45 minutes<\/a> after the first.<\/li>\n<li>8:00 p.m. &#8211; The Androscoggin County Sheriff&#8217;s\u200d Office confirms\u200d two active shooter incidents and releases photos of\u2063 a person of interest on Facebook. The images show a man entering a bowling alley with an assault-style rifle.<\/li>\n<li>8:09 p.m. &#8211; Maine State Police issue a statement\u2062 declaring an \u200d&#8221;active shooter&#8221; situation in Lewiston and urge community members to stay indoors.<\/li>\n<li>8:26 p.m. &#8211; \u200cAuburn, \u200ca neighboring city, advises\u2064 residents in both \u2063Auburn and\u2062 Lewiston to \u200bshelter in\u200d place\u2062 through an \u2064alert.<\/li>\n<li>9:17 p.m. \u2063- Lewiston police release a\u2063 photo of a white car considered a \u200b&#8221;vehicle of interest&#8221; in the mass shootings.<\/li>\n<li>10:52 p.m. \u2063- Lewiston police identify the person of \u200dinterest as \u200cRobert Card \u2064and warn the public that he should be considered armed and dangerous.<\/li>\n<li>11:30 p.m. &#8211; Authorities locate the vehicle of interest, a 2013 \u2063white Subaru Outback, in Lisbon, Maine. Police hold a news\u200c conference and expand the shelter-in-place order to \u200dLisbon.<\/li>\n<li>Oct. 26 &#8211; 3:13 a.m. &#8211; Maine State Police extend the shelter-in-place \u2064order to Bowdoin.<\/li>\n<li>10:30 a.m.\u2063 &#8211; Maine State Police, along with Governor Janet Mills and other law enforcement figures, hold a \u2062press conference. They confirm \u2062that \u206218 \u2064people were killed and 13 injured \u200bin the shootings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Current Status\u2062 and Call for Justice<\/h3>\n<p>As the investigation continues, eight patients\u200c remain in \u200cthe \u200chospital, with three in critical condition and five in stable condition. Governor Mills\u2063 expresses her support for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-man-brought-gun-knives-to-virginia-church-service-after-making-online-threats-police\/\" title=\"Virginia man brought weapons to church service after making online threats, say police.\">law enforcement \u200defforts<\/a> to capture Robert \u200dCard and ensure justice\u2064 for the victims and their families.<\/p>\n<p>This timeline will be updated as more details emerge.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did authorities corner and apprehend the shooter at Schemengees Bar and Grille without further incident?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  7:12 p.m.\u2061 &#8211; \u200cLewiston\u200b Police\u200d Department officers and Maine State Police troopers \u2063arrive \u200b\u200bat\u2063 the Spacetime Recreation \u2063bowling alley and\u200d secure the area.<\/li>\n<li>7:18\u200c p.m. &#8211; Authorities \u2061\u200ccorner the shooter \u2061at Schemengees Bar \u200dand Grille\u2061\u200b and engage in a brief standoff before apprehending him \u2064without further incident.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Motive \u2062and Investigation<\/h3>\n<p>According to Ross, it is\u200c still unclear what motivated\u200d Card to carry out \u2062this \u2063heinous act of \u200dviolence. Investigators are\u2063 meticulously combing \u200cthrough evidence, \u200binterviewing witnesses, and reviewing surveillance footage to piece together the events leading up\u200b to the shooting and determine a motive.<\/p>\n<p>Ross praised the swift response of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/portland-shooting-legacy-good-samaritan-hospital-on-lockdown-amid-active-shooter-event-2\/\" title=\"Active shooter event prompts lockdown at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland.\">law enforcement \u200cofficers<\/a>, stating, &#8220;Their actions prevented\u2064 further loss of life and allowed us to\u2062 swiftly apprehend the \u200bsuspect. \u2064They demonstrated immense bravery \u2063and \u2064professionalism amid a chaotic and dangerous situation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Community Support and Healing<\/h3>\n<p>The devastating mass \u200bshooting has deeply impacted the\u200c community of Lewiston. Community\u2062 leaders and organizations are\u200d coming together to support and assist \u2062the victims, their families,\u2062 and the survivors of the attack.<\/p>\n<p>Maine Governor Janet Mills expressed her condolences in a\u200c statement, saying, &#8220;Our hearts break\u2063 for \u200bthe victims and their families. We stand in\u200c solidarity with the people of Lewiston and offer our full support \u200cduring \u2063this unimaginably \u2064difficult\u200c time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Counseling \u200dservices, support groups, and memorial events have been organized to aid the\u200d community in healing and processing the trauma inflicted by this tragic event. Local businesses and residents have also rallied together to provide donations and assistance to those affected.<\/p>\n<h3>Moving\u200d Forward<\/h3>\n<p>As\u2062 the investigation continues, the \u200cstate of Maine mourns the loss of innocent lives and remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring justice \u2064is served \u2063for the victims and their loved ones. The community of Lewiston will undoubtedly face a \u2063long and difficult path towards healing, but with the support of one another and the resilience of the human spirit, they will emerge stronger and united.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maine State Police have charged Robert Card, 40, with eight counts of murder following the Lewiston mass shooting. The attack resulted in 18 fatalities and 13 injuries. During a press conference, Maine State Police Col. William Ross provided a timeline of the incident.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2080132,"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-2080131","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\/2080131","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=2080131"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2080131\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2080132"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2080131"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2080131"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2080131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}