By Daniel Trotta and Julia Harte Reuters
Tons of of police fanned out throughout the state of Maine looking for a person wished in reference to mass shootings at a bar and a bowling alley within the city of Lewiston, as information retailers reported a loss of life toll starting from 16 to 22, with dozens extra wounded.
Officers stated there have been a number of casualties within the shootings on Wednesday however declined to offer figures.
State and native police recognized Robert R. Card, 40, who reportedly had been dedicated to a psychological well being facility over the summer time, as an individual of curiosity within the case. Earlier, they posted on Fb pictures of a bearded man in a brown hoodie and denims at one of many crime scenes, holding what gave the impression to be a semi-automatic rifle within the firing place.
“We’ve got actually lots of of cops working across the state of Maine to analyze this case to find Mr. Card, who’s an individual of curiosity,” Maine Public Security Commissioner Mike Sauschuck informed a information convention.
Police discovered a white SUV they consider Card drove to the city of Lisbon, about 7 miles (11 km) to the southeast, and Sauschuck stated folks had been requested to stay indoors in each Lewiston and Lisbon.
A number of media reported {that a} Maine regulation enforcement bulletin recognized Card as a skilled firearms teacher and member of the U.S. Military reserve who just lately reported that he had psychological well being points, together with listening to voices. It additionally stated he threatened to shoot up a Nationwide Guard base.
“Card was additionally reported to have been dedicated to psychological well being facility for 2 weeks throughout summer time 2023 and subsequently launched,” stated the discover from the Maine Info & Evaluation Heart.
