A gunman killed at least 22 people in three separate shootings in Lewiston, Maine, Wednesday night and remains at large, according to law enforcement sources and reports.
The suspect is believed to have shot dead 22 victims and injured another 50 or more at multiple locations, including a bowling alley, Fox News reported.
Police sources identified the possible suspect as Robert Card, 40, and said he may be driving a white Subaru Outback.
Card, of Boutin, Maine, is a trained firearms instructor believed to be in the Army Reserve stationed outside Saco, Maine, according to law enforcement sources in the state.
He recently reported “hearing voices” and threatening to shoot up the National Guard Base where he was stationed, the source said.
Card, who is believed to be “armed and dangerous,” was reportedly committed to a mental health facility over the summer and was released after a two-week stay, the source added.
Police identified the possible suspect as Robert Card, 40, and said he may be driving a white Subaru Outback, according to CentralMaine.com.
Police released an image of the suspect Wednesday at what appears to be a recreation center in Lewiston, Maine. Police identified the possible suspect as Robert Card, according to reports.via REUTERS
Maine State Police said the armed suspect is believed to be in Lewiston, and advised local residents and businesses to lock their doors and shelter in place.
“Please stay off the streets and allow law enforcement to defuse the situation,” the state agency warned residents. “If you see any suspicious activity or individuals, please call 911.”
Authorities did not provide details about the shooting and possible victims, but the Androscoggin Sheriff’s Office shared two images of a suspect with a rifle and said there were “two active shooter incidents” on its Facebook page.
Police in Lewiston, Maine said the suspect may be driving a white Subaru Outback. Lewiston Maine Police Department
However, the gunman may have opened fire at a third location, according to local police reports.
Emergency personnel were called to separate shootings at the Sparetime Recreation bowling alley, Schemengees Restaurant Bar and Grille and a Walmart distribution center, the Sun Journal reported.
Surrounding cities – from as far away as New Hampshire – were called to provide mutual aid, according to local outlets.
The map shows the three locations where the suspect carried out his fatal attack.
The shooting occurred as Lewiston Public Schools held a parent-teacher conference. All schools have been closed, the superintendent announced.
The district later announced that there would be no school on Thursday.
“There are still many unknowns at this time. Information travels fast but is not always accurate. Please continue to shelter in place or be safe,” he wrote on Facebook.
“Stay close to your loved ones. Hug them. Our prayers go out to those who lost someone tonight. Our prayers go out to all those working to stop the loss of life,” the district added.
There were 29 total homicides in Maine last year, according to State Department of Public Safety statistics cited by NBC News.
Maine State Police say an armed suspect is believed to be in Lewiston, where the shooting occurred, and are advising local residents and businesses to lock their doors and shelter in place.X / @MarioNawfal Police respond to an active shooter situation in Lewiston, Maine. AP Maine Governor Janet Mills said she has been briefed on the active shooter situation in Lewiston.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she had been briefed on the active shooter situation in Lewiston, a city about 36 miles north of Portland.
“I urge everyone in the area to follow the directions of State and local law enforcement,” he wrote in X. “I will continue to monitor the situation and remain in close contact with public safety officials.”
President Biden was also informed of the mass shooting.
“The President has been briefed on what is known so far about the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, and will continue to receive updates,” the White House said.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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