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Maine Mass Shooting Suspect Found Dead After Two-Day Manhunt

Reported Oct 25 at 7:42 PM · Updated Oct 28 at 10:45 AM · 2.5M Viewed

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Summary

The man suspected of fatally shooting 18 people and injuring 13 others in a pair of mass shootings in Lewiston, ME has been found dead following a two-day manhunt.

According to local officials, around 7:45 p.m. on Friday evening, Robert Card’s body was found in an unlocked trailer at a recycling center in Lisbon, ME, from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

**Timeline of Events on Wednesday, October 25th**

- Police received multiple 911 calls around 6:56 p.m. ET Wednesday night regarding a male shooter at Just-In-Time Recreation, a bowling alley located at 24 Mollison Way.

- Shortly after, around 7:08 p.m. ET, police received more 911 calls about an active shooter inside Schemengees Bar and Grille, located at 551 Lincoln St.

- Local officials state seven people were killed at the first location, Just-In-Time Recreation, and another 11 people died at—or en route to the hospital from—the second location, Schemengees Bar and Grille.

Local, regional, and federal agencies had been searching for Card since the shootings on Wednesday evening.

On Thursday evening, law enforcement had surrounded Card’s residence in Bowdoin, ME, but he was not located.

The man suspected of fatally shooting 18 people and injuring 13 others in a pair of mass shootings in Lewiston, ME has been found dead following a two-day manhunt.

According to local officials, around 7:45 p.m. on Friday evening, Robert Card’s body was found in an unlocked trailer at a recycling center in Lisbon, ME, from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

**Timeline of Events on Wednesday, October 25th**

- Police received multiple 911 calls around 6:56 p.m. ET Wednesday night regarding a male shooter at Just-In-Time Recreation, a bowling alley located at 24 Mollison Way.

- Shortly after, around 7:08 p.m. ET, police received more 911 calls about an active shooter inside Schemengees Bar and Grille, located at 551 Lincoln St.

- Local officials state seven people were killed at the first location, Just-In-Time Recreation, and another 11 people died at—or en route to the hospital from—the second location, Schemengees Bar and Grille.

Local, regional, and federal agencies had been searching for Card since the shootings on Wednesday evening.

On Thursday evening, law enforcement had surrounded Card’s residence in Bowdoin, ME, but he was not located.

The man suspected of fatally shooting 18 people and injuring 13 others in a pair of mass shootings in Lewiston, ME has been found dead following a two-day manhunt.

According to local officials, around 7:45 p.m. on Friday evening, Robert Card’s body was found in an unlocked trailer at a recycling center in Lisbon, ME, from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

**Timeline of Events on Wednesday, October 25th**

- Police received multiple 911 calls around 6:56 p.m. ET Wednesday night regarding a male shooter at Just-In-Time Recreation, a bowling alley located at 24 Mollison Way.

- Shortly after, around 7:08 p.m. ET, police received more 911 calls about an active shooter inside Schemengees Bar and Grille, located at 551 Lincoln St.

- Local officials state seven people were killed at the first location, Just-In-Time Recreation, and another 11 people died at—or en route to the hospital from—the second location, Schemengees Bar and Grille.

Local, regional, and federal agencies had been searching for Card since the shootings on Wednesday evening.

On Thursday evening, law enforcement had surrounded Card’s residence in Bowdoin, ME, but he was not located.

The man suspected of fatally shooting 18 people and injuring 13 others in a pair of mass shootings in Lewiston, ME has been found dead following a two-day manhunt.

According to local officials, around 7:45 p.m. on Friday evening, Robert Card’s body was found in an unlocked trailer at a recycling center in Lisbon, ME, from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

**Timeline of Events on Wednesday, October 25th**

- Police received multiple 911 calls around 6:56 p.m. ET Wednesday night regarding a male shooter at Just-In-Time Recreation, a bowling alley located at 24 Mollison Way.

- Shortly after, around 7:08 p.m. ET, police received more 911 calls about an active shooter inside Schemengees Bar and Grille, located at 551 Lincoln St.

- Local officials state seven people were killed at the first location, Just-In-Time Recreation, and another 11 people died at—or en route to the hospital from—the second location, Schemengees Bar and Grille.

Local, regional, and federal agencies had been searching for Card since the shootings on Wednesday evening.

On Thursday evening, law enforcement had surrounded Card’s residence in Bowdoin, ME, but he was not located.

The man suspected of fatally shooting 18 people and injuring 13 others in a pair of mass shootings in Lewiston, ME has been found dead following a two-day manhunt.

According to local officials, around 7:45 p.m. on Friday evening, Robert Card’s body was found in an unlocked trailer at a recycling center in Lisbon, ME, from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

**Timeline of Events on Wednesday, October 25th**

- Police received multiple 911 calls around 6:56 p.m. ET Wednesday night regarding a male shooter at Just-In-Time Recreation, a bowling alley located at 24 Mollison Way.

- Shortly after, around 7:08 p.m. ET, police received more 911 calls about an active shooter inside Schemengees Bar and Grille, located at 551 Lincoln St.

- Local officials state seven people were killed at the first location, Just-In-Time Recreation, and another 11 people died at—or en route to the hospital from—the second location, Schemengees Bar and Grille.

Local, regional, and federal agencies had been searching for Card since the shootings on Wednesday evening.

On Thursday evening, law enforcement had surrounded Card’s residence in Bowdoin, ME, but he was not located.

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Timeline

Oct 28, 10:42AM

Officials say one firearm was found in Card's abandoned vehicle, and two more were located near his body at the recycling center in Lisbon.

Oct 28, 10:28AM

Officials have provided additional information regarding the contents of a note written by the suspect, Robert Card. They say the note, addressed to a family member, contained his phone password and bank account number.

Oct 28, 10:24AM

Officials are opening a family assistance center at the Lewiston Armory, located at 65 Central Ave, for those present at the time of the shootings. The Ramada Inn, located at 490 Pleasant St, will be providing mental health support to the greater community.

Oct 28, 10:19AM

In a press conference this morning, officials say Card's body was found in an unlocked trailer at the Maine Recycling Corporation, located at 61 Capital Ave in Lisbon. It has been reported that Card was previously employed at this recycling center.

Oct 27, 10:29PM

In a press conference on Friday night, officials said the suspect, Robert Card, was found dead at 7:45 p.m. in Lisbon Falls from an "apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound." The Governor of Maine, Janet Mills, said it will be a “long and difficult road to healing” for the community. A follow-up press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday.

Oct 27, 9:24PM

According to media sources, Robert Card, the man accused of fatally shooting 18 people across two different locations in Lewiston, ME, has been found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. His body was found on Friday evening at the Maine Recycling Corporation, located at 61 Capital Ave in Lisbon, ME.

Oct 28, 10:42AM

Officials say one firearm was found in Card's abandoned vehicle, and two more were located near his body at the recycling center in Lisbon.

Oct 28, 10:28AM

Officials have provided additional information regarding the contents of a note written by the suspect, Robert Card. They say the note, addressed to a family member, contained his phone password and bank account number.

Oct 28, 10:24AM

Officials are opening a family assistance center at the Lewiston Armory, located at 65 Central Ave, for those present at the time of the shootings. The Ramada Inn, located at 490 Pleasant St, will be providing mental health support to the greater community.

Oct 28, 10:19AM

In a press conference this morning, officials say Card's body was found in an unlocked trailer at the Maine Recycling Corporation, located at 61 Capital Ave in Lisbon. It has been reported that Card was previously employed at this recycling center.

Oct 27, 10:29PM

In a press conference on Friday night, officials said the suspect, Robert Card, was found dead at 7:45 p.m. in Lisbon Falls from an "apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound." The Governor of Maine, Janet Mills, said it will be a “long and difficult road to healing” for the community. A follow-up press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday.

Oct 27, 9:24PM

According to media sources, Robert Card, the man accused of fatally shooting 18 people across two different locations in Lewiston, ME, has been found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. His body was found on Friday evening at the Maine Recycling Corporation, located at 61 Capital Ave in Lisbon, ME.

Oct 28, 10:42AM

Officials say one firearm was found in Card's abandoned vehicle, and two more were located near his body at the recycling center in Lisbon.

Oct 28, 10:28AM

Officials have provided additional information regarding the contents of a note written by the suspect, Robert Card. They say the note, addressed to a family member, contained his phone password and bank account number.

Oct 28, 10:24AM

Officials are opening a family assistance center at the Lewiston Armory, located at 65 Central Ave, for those present at the time of the shootings. The Ramada Inn, located at 490 Pleasant St, will be providing mental health support to the greater community.

Oct 28, 10:19AM

In a press conference this morning, officials say Card's body was found in an unlocked trailer at the Maine Recycling Corporation, located at 61 Capital Ave in Lisbon. It has been reported that Card was previously employed at this recycling center.

Oct 27, 10:29PM

In a press conference on Friday night, officials said the suspect, Robert Card, was found dead at 7:45 p.m. in Lisbon Falls from an "apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound." The Governor of Maine, Janet Mills, said it will be a “long and difficult road to healing” for the community. A follow-up press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday.

Oct 27, 9:24PM

According to media sources, Robert Card, the man accused of fatally shooting 18 people across two different locations in Lewiston, ME, has been found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. His body was found on Friday evening at the Maine Recycling Corporation, located at 61 Capital Ave in Lisbon, ME.

Oct 28, 10:42AM

Officials say one firearm was found in Card's abandoned vehicle, and two more were located near his body at the recycling center in Lisbon.

Oct 28, 10:28AM

Officials have provided additional information regarding the contents of a note written by the suspect, Robert Card. They say the note, addressed to a family member, contained his phone password and bank account number.

Oct 28, 10:24AM

Officials are opening a family assistance center at the Lewiston Armory, located at 65 Central Ave, for those present at the time of the shootings. The Ramada Inn, located at 490 Pleasant St, will be providing mental health support to the greater community.

Oct 28, 10:19AM

In a press conference this morning, officials say Card's body was found in an unlocked trailer at the Maine Recycling Corporation, located at 61 Capital Ave in Lisbon. It has been reported that Card was previously employed at this recycling center.

Oct 27, 10:29PM

In a press conference on Friday night, officials said the suspect, Robert Card, was found dead at 7:45 p.m. in Lisbon Falls from an "apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound." The Governor of Maine, Janet Mills, said it will be a “long and difficult road to healing” for the community. A follow-up press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday.

Oct 27, 9:24PM

According to media sources, Robert Card, the man accused of fatally shooting 18 people across two different locations in Lewiston, ME, has been found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. His body was found on Friday evening at the Maine Recycling Corporation, located at 61 Capital Ave in Lisbon, ME.

Oct 28, 10:42AM

Officials say one firearm was found in Card's abandoned vehicle, and two more were located near his body at the recycling center in Lisbon.

Oct 28, 10:28AM

Officials have provided additional information regarding the contents of a note written by the suspect, Robert Card. They say the note, addressed to a family member, contained his phone password and bank account number.

Oct 28, 10:24AM

Officials are opening a family assistance center at the Lewiston Armory, located at 65 Central Ave, for those present at the time of the shootings. The Ramada Inn, located at 490 Pleasant St, will be providing mental health support to the greater community.

Oct 28, 10:19AM

In a press conference this morning, officials say Card's body was found in an unlocked trailer at the Maine Recycling Corporation, located at 61 Capital Ave in Lisbon. It has been reported that Card was previously employed at this recycling center.

Oct 27, 10:29PM

In a press conference on Friday night, officials said the suspect, Robert Card, was found dead at 7:45 p.m. in Lisbon Falls from an "apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound." The Governor of Maine, Janet Mills, said it will be a “long and difficult road to healing” for the community. A follow-up press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday.

Oct 27, 9:24PM

According to media sources, Robert Card, the man accused of fatally shooting 18 people across two different locations in Lewiston, ME, has been found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. His body was found on Friday evening at the Maine Recycling Corporation, located at 61 Capital Ave in Lisbon, ME.

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Comments

AntnycxOct 25 at 8:22 PM

Is everyone dumb?? You got an alert cause it’s national news

Mimi67Oct 27 at 11:29 PM

@Antnycx people are ignorant And apathetic

LaurenMatz82Oct 25 at 8:21 PM

All these ppl wondering why they are being alerted... I'm in Maryland & all I can think is "This is AWFUL!!"

GraceSlickOct 27 at 9:36 PM

@LaurenMatz82 Im in nyc n I feel bad for the people that died n were injured.

My2centssOct 25 at 8:26 PM

For the slow ones🙄 in the back other people could have family that live out Maine so I’m quite sure they appreciate this alert 🚨

NewYorkUser624388003Oct 27 at 9:32 PM

@My2centss thanks for adding your 2 cents, Mr. 2 cents

lizzsmacksOct 25 at 8:32 PM

I happen to be in Maine but have the Citizen app because I just moved here from LA. FOR ALL YOU GENIUSES WONDERING WHY YOU HAVE BEEN ALERTED EVEN THOUGH YOU LIVE OUT OF STATE: CITIZEN ALERTS GO OUT NATIONWIDE WHEN THERE ARE MASS SHOOTINGS. Maine doesn’t even have a Citizen foothold. This is national news. DONT WORRY, YOU ARE NOT ACTUALLY BEING ASKED TO DO ANYTHING, dipshits.

pegalbraithOct 27 at 10:46 AM

@lizzsmacks RIGHT?!? I’d rather be over informed than not informed at all. This also gives platform to “talk” and share opinions etc

AntnycxOct 25 at 8:22 PM

Is everyone dumb?? You got an alert cause it’s national news

Mimi67Oct 27 at 11:29 PM

@Antnycx people are ignorant And apathetic

LaurenMatz82Oct 25 at 8:21 PM

All these ppl wondering why they are being alerted... I'm in Maryland & all I can think is "This is AWFUL!!"

GraceSlickOct 27 at 9:36 PM

@LaurenMatz82 Im in nyc n I feel bad for the people that died n were injured.

My2centssOct 25 at 8:26 PM

For the slow ones🙄 in the back other people could have family that live out Maine so I’m quite sure they appreciate this alert 🚨

NewYorkUser624388003Oct 27 at 9:32 PM

@My2centss thanks for adding your 2 cents, Mr. 2 cents

lizzsmacksOct 25 at 8:32 PM

I happen to be in Maine but have the Citizen app because I just moved here from LA. FOR ALL YOU GENIUSES WONDERING WHY YOU HAVE BEEN ALERTED EVEN THOUGH YOU LIVE OUT OF STATE: CITIZEN ALERTS GO OUT NATIONWIDE WHEN THERE ARE MASS SHOOTINGS. Maine doesn’t even have a Citizen foothold. This is national news. DONT WORRY, YOU ARE NOT ACTUALLY BEING ASKED TO DO ANYTHING, dipshits.

pegalbraithOct 27 at 10:46 AM

@lizzsmacks RIGHT?!? I’d rather be over informed than not informed at all. This also gives platform to “talk” and share opinions etc

AntnycxOct 25 at 8:22 PM

Is everyone dumb?? You got an alert cause it’s national news

Mimi67Oct 27 at 11:29 PM

@Antnycx people are ignorant And apathetic

LaurenMatz82Oct 25 at 8:21 PM

All these ppl wondering why they are being alerted... I'm in Maryland & all I can think is "This is AWFUL!!"

GraceSlickOct 27 at 9:36 PM

@LaurenMatz82 Im in nyc n I feel bad for the people that died n were injured.

My2centssOct 25 at 8:26 PM

For the slow ones🙄 in the back other people could have family that live out Maine so I’m quite sure they appreciate this alert 🚨

NewYorkUser624388003Oct 27 at 9:32 PM

@My2centss thanks for adding your 2 cents, Mr. 2 cents

lizzsmacksOct 25 at 8:32 PM

I happen to be in Maine but have the Citizen app because I just moved here from LA. FOR ALL YOU GENIUSES WONDERING WHY YOU HAVE BEEN ALERTED EVEN THOUGH YOU LIVE OUT OF STATE: CITIZEN ALERTS GO OUT NATIONWIDE WHEN THERE ARE MASS SHOOTINGS. Maine doesn’t even have a Citizen foothold. This is national news. DONT WORRY, YOU ARE NOT ACTUALLY BEING ASKED TO DO ANYTHING, dipshits.

pegalbraithOct 27 at 10:46 AM

@lizzsmacks RIGHT?!? I’d rather be over informed than not informed at all. This also gives platform to “talk” and share opinions etc

AntnycxOct 25 at 8:22 PM

Is everyone dumb?? You got an alert cause it’s national news

Mimi67Oct 27 at 11:29 PM

@Antnycx people are ignorant And apathetic

LaurenMatz82Oct 25 at 8:21 PM

All these ppl wondering why they are being alerted... I'm in Maryland & all I can think is "This is AWFUL!!"

GraceSlickOct 27 at 9:36 PM

@LaurenMatz82 Im in nyc n I feel bad for the people that died n were injured.

My2centssOct 25 at 8:26 PM

For the slow ones🙄 in the back other people could have family that live out Maine so I’m quite sure they appreciate this alert 🚨

NewYorkUser624388003Oct 27 at 9:32 PM

@My2centss thanks for adding your 2 cents, Mr. 2 cents

lizzsmacksOct 25 at 8:32 PM

I happen to be in Maine but have the Citizen app because I just moved here from LA. FOR ALL YOU GENIUSES WONDERING WHY YOU HAVE BEEN ALERTED EVEN THOUGH YOU LIVE OUT OF STATE: CITIZEN ALERTS GO OUT NATIONWIDE WHEN THERE ARE MASS SHOOTINGS. Maine doesn’t even have a Citizen foothold. This is national news. DONT WORRY, YOU ARE NOT ACTUALLY BEING ASKED TO DO ANYTHING, dipshits.

pegalbraithOct 27 at 10:46 AM

@lizzsmacks RIGHT?!? I’d rather be over informed than not informed at all. This also gives platform to “talk” and share opinions etc

AntnycxOct 25 at 8:22 PM

Is everyone dumb?? You got an alert cause it’s national news

Mimi67Oct 27 at 11:29 PM

@Antnycx people are ignorant And apathetic

LaurenMatz82Oct 25 at 8:21 PM

All these ppl wondering why they are being alerted... I'm in Maryland & all I can think is "This is AWFUL!!"

GraceSlickOct 27 at 9:36 PM

@LaurenMatz82 Im in nyc n I feel bad for the people that died n were injured.

My2centssOct 25 at 8:26 PM

For the slow ones🙄 in the back other people could have family that live out Maine so I’m quite sure they appreciate this alert 🚨

NewYorkUser624388003Oct 27 at 9:32 PM

@My2centss thanks for adding your 2 cents, Mr. 2 cents

lizzsmacksOct 25 at 8:32 PM

I happen to be in Maine but have the Citizen app because I just moved here from LA. FOR ALL YOU GENIUSES WONDERING WHY YOU HAVE BEEN ALERTED EVEN THOUGH YOU LIVE OUT OF STATE: CITIZEN ALERTS GO OUT NATIONWIDE WHEN THERE ARE MASS SHOOTINGS. Maine doesn’t even have a Citizen foothold. This is national news. DONT WORRY, YOU ARE NOT ACTUALLY BEING ASKED TO DO ANYTHING, dipshits.

pegalbraithOct 27 at 10:46 AM

@lizzsmacks RIGHT?!? I’d rather be over informed than not informed at all. This also gives platform to “talk” and share opinions etc

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