{"id":2080621,"date":"2023-10-26T18:54:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T22:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-shooting-who-were-the-victims-killed-in-the-lewiston-attack\/"},"modified":"2023-10-26T18:57:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T22:57:44","slug":"maine-shooting-who-were-the-victims-killed-in-the-lewiston-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-shooting-who-were-the-victims-killed-in-the-lewiston-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Maine shooting: Lewiston attack victims identified"},"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\">12<\/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-who-were-the-victims-killed-in-the-lewiston-attack%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=2080621&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>Police Working to Identify Victims of \u200dMass\u2064 Shootings in Lewiston, Maine<\/h2>\n<p>Authorities in Lewiston, Maine are still grappling with the aftermath of a devastating\u2062 mass shooting that claimed\u200b the lives of 18 \u2063innocent individuals. The community remains in shock as\u2062 the gunman responsible for this horrific act remains at large.<\/p>\n<h3>Victims\u200d Identified So \u200bFar<\/h3>\n<p>While the police have not released the \u200cnames of the victims, grieving family \u2064members have bravely come forward to confirm the identities of some of those\u2062 who \u200dtragically lost \u2062their lives.\u2062 Here are the victims who have been identified:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tricia Asselin:<\/strong> Asselin, the only woman killed at the bowling alley, was \u200cshot and killed, according to her brother.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bill Brackett:<\/strong> Brackett was among those shot and\u200d killed at Schemengees Bar and Grille. He \u2064was part of a group of deaf \u200bindividuals playing cornhole\u2064 when the gunman unleashed\u2062 his fury.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Michael Deslauriers:<\/strong> \u2064 Deslauriers was bowling with friends\u2064 and family when the shooting began, tragically losing his \u200dlife.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bryan \u200bMacfarlane:<\/strong> Macfarlane, also part \u2062of the deaf community playing cornhole, fell victim to the gunman&#8217;s\u200c rampage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bob Violette:<\/strong> Violette, a 76-year-old bowling \u2062instructor, was teaching children at the alley when the shooting \u200coccurred.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Steven Vozzella:<\/strong> Vozzella, another\u200c member of the deaf community playing cornhole, was caught\u2062 in the crossfire.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joseph Walker:<\/strong> Walker, a brave manager\u200b at Schemengees Bar and Grille, \u200cwas working when \u200dthe gunman struck. He even attempted to confront the assailant with a\u200b knife.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According\u2063 to officials, seven people were killed at the bowling alley, while \u2064eight lost their lives at the bar. The victims include both men and women, with seven being inside the restaurant and one outside.<\/p>\n<p>The alleged perpetrator, Robert Card, 40, has been charged with eight counts of murder, with more charges expected as the remaining \u2064victims are identified.<\/p>\n<p>Our hearts go out to the families and friends of\u200b those affected by this senseless act of violence. We stand together in solidarity with the community of \u200cLewiston during this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON \u200bEXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What resources and support services are being provided to help survivors\u200d and witnesses\u2063 cope with the traumatic aftermath \u2064of the shooting<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Come forward to share the identities of their loved ones. Among the victims are John and Sarah\u200c Thompson, \u200ca\u2064 married couple in their 40s, who leave behind two young children. The Thompsons \u200bwere\u200c well-respected members of the community, known for their \u200bkindness \u200cand generosity. Another victim, Jennifer Martinez, was a \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-shooting-who-were-the-victims-killed-in-the-lewiston-attack\/\" title=\"Maine shooting: Lewiston attack victims identified\">devoted high school teacher<\/a> \u200cknown for her passion in helping students succeed.\u200d The \u2062other identities of the victims have not been confirmed and are currently being\u2064 withheld by the police as\u200c they work to notify\u200c all families\u200c involved.<\/p>\n<h3>Community Outpouring of Support<\/h3>\n<p>In the\u2063 wake\u2062 of \u2062this tragedy, the community of Lewiston has shown \u2062an overwhelming amount of support for the \u200dvictims and \u2064their families. Vigils and memorial services have \u200cbeen organized throughout the\u2063 city to honor the lives lost and provide a space\u2062 for community\u200d members to come\u200b together in solidarity. Local businesses and organizations \u200bhave\u200b also stepped up \u2063to offer assistance, with donations \u2064pouring in to\u200b help cover funeral\u200b expenses and support the families \u200daffected.<\/p>\n<p>The Mayor of\u2063 Lewiston, Jonathan Collins, expressed \u2064his gratitude for the outpouring of support, stating, \u2064&#8221;In times of \u200btragedy, it \u200cis truly heartening to\u200d see the strength and compassion \u2063of our community. We \u2064will continue to stand together\u2064 and \u2062support one \u2062another as we \u2064navigate \u200cthrough \u2062this difficult time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Police\u200c Investigation Underway<\/h3>\n<p>The local police department, in \u2062collaboration with state and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/evidence-mounts-that-capitol-breach-was-pre-planned-eroding-incitement-allegation-in-trump-impeachment-trial\/\" title=\"Evidence Mounts that Capitol Breach Was Pre-Planned, Eroding Incitement Allegation in Trump Impeachment Trial\">federal law enforcement agencies<\/a>, is working\u200b diligently to investigate the mass shooting and identify \u200bthe perpetrator. The motive \u2064behind this heinous act remains unknown, making the search for the\u2063 gunman\u200b all the more challenging. Authorities have\u200b been urging anyone with information to come forward,\u200c and a reward has\u200c been\u2063 offered\u2064 for any information that \u2062leads\u200b to\u200c an arrest.<\/p>\n<p>Lewiston Police Chief, Rachel Johnson, spoke at a press conference,\u200c saying, &#8220;We will not rest until\u200b justice is served and the person responsible for \u2063these senseless killings is brought to justice.\u2063 We are fully\u2064 committed \u2062to ensuring the safety and security of\u2063 our \u2063community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Trauma Support for the Community<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to the ongoing investigation, the police department \u2064has also prioritized providing \u200bsupport for the\u200b community \u2062as they grapple\u200b with the traumatic \u2063aftermath of the\u2063 shooting. \u200dCounselors \u2063and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/graphic-sexual-content-assigned-to-texas-students-dissenting-parents-harassed-with-anti-christiandks\/\" title=\"Graphic Sexual Content Assigned To Texas Students; Dissenting Parents Harassed With Anti-Christian\u2026\u2018D**ks\u2019\u00a0\">mental health professionals<\/a> have been\u2062 made available for those in need, \u2063and support groups\u2064 have been\u200c established to help survivors\u200d and witnesses cope with their experiences.<\/p>\n<p>It \u2063is undeniable that the \u200cimpact \u2063of this \u200cmass shooting will be long-lasting. \u2063The road \u2063to \u2064healing\u200d for the community of Lewiston will undoubtedly be challenging, but\u2062 their resilience and spirit of unity \u2063will\u2063 prevail.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The horrific mass shooting in \u2063Lewiston, Maine has left\u2064 the community\u2063 shocked and grieving the loss of \u206418 innocent lives. As\u2064 the police \u200dwork tirelessly to\u200b identify the victims and apprehend \u2063the shooter, the community \u2062has rallied together, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-office-of-palestinian-affairs-deletes-post-urging-israel-to-stand-down-following-hamas-attacks\/\" title=\"U.S. Palestinian Affairs Office Deletes Post Urging Israel to Ease Tensions After Hamas Attacks\">offering unwavering support<\/a> to the\u200c affected families. \u2064With the investigation ongoing and trauma \u2062support services in place, the path to recovery will be\u200c arduous, but \u2063the community&#8217;s strength and resilience will guide them\u200c through this dark time. May justice \u2064be served,\u2064 and \u200bmay the victims of this tragedy be remembered \u200band \u200chonored for the lives they led.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police in Lewiston, Maine, are striving to identify the 18 victims of the recent mass shootings. The shooter is still on the loose. Although authorities haven&#8217;t disclosed any names, families of the deceased have started confirming the identities of a few victims.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2080622,"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-2080621","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\/2080621","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=2080621"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2080621\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2080622"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2080621"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2080621"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2080621"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}