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Why is it taking so long to catch the Maine shooting suspect?

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Adhya Moona
Adhya MoonaOct 27, 2023 | 13:47

Why is it taking so long to catch the Maine shooting suspect?

This has been one of the worst mass killing in Maine state’s history. Image: Reuters and X (Twitter)

The world is still reeling from the shock of the mass shooting that occurred in Lewiston, Maine, US, where the suspect, Robert Card, fatally shot 18 people and injured 13 on the evening of October 25. Police have urged residents to stay indoors for their safety as the manhunt for the US Army reservist continues.

Despite launching a multi-state manhunt and deploying hundreds of law enforcement personnel, who have scoured waterways, forests, and small towns, more than 24 hours have passed since the mass shooting took place.

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In a country with abundant resources like the US, the second day of the manhunt is underway.

What happened?

  • According to a BBC report, the shooting commenced at a bowling alley in the small town of Lewiston just before 7:00 PM local time (11:00 PM GMT), resulting in the deaths of one woman and six men.

  • Within approximately 10 minutes, gunfire was reported at a nearby restaurant, Schemengees Bar & Grille, where eight more men were fatally shot.

  • Following this tragic incident, a massive manhunt was initiated for Robert Card, the alleged shooter.

  • Both the FBI and other federal US law enforcement agencies are assisting the local and state police in their efforts.

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Latest updates

  • Stores within a 20-mile radius of Lewiston, Maine, have been closed, and residents have been advised to remain indoors for safety.
  • Schools, along with most local businesses, have closed, and many are expected to remain shut till he has been nabbed.
  • Police suspect that Robert Card may be located in a family-owned farmhouse in Bowdoin, Maine, miles away from where the massacre took place on Wednesday evening.
  • The Guardian reported that law enforcement has not confirmed whether they have made contact with Robert Card or if he is actually at the farm.

Who is Robert Card?

  • The alleged shooter, Robert Card, aged 40, hails from Bowdoin, Maine.
  • He was seen carrying a semi-automatic rifle, an AR-15.
  • Robert Card is a member of the US Army Reserve and has a history of past arrests related to domestic violence.
  • Earlier this year, Robert Card reported experiencing mental health issues, including hearing voices, and had made threats to carry out an attack at the National Guard facility in Saco, Maine.

Governor of Maine, Janet Mills, has promised to do whatever is necessary to locate Card and to ensure that "whoever is responsible for this atrocity is held accountable and that full justice is sought for the victims and their families

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Last updated: October 27, 2023 | 13:47
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