On Thursday, law enforcement in southern Maine initiated a manhunt for an armed individual believed to be responsible for a tragic incident. It is suspected that this individual, at a crowded bowling alley in Lewiston and a nearby bar, took the lives of at least 18 people. As a safety measure, residents of the city and surrounding areas were advised to take shelter and remain indoors.

During a press conference, Governor Janet Mills shared that, in addition to the fatalities, at least 13 people were injured during these attacks. The authorities have identified the suspect as Robert R. Card, a 40-year-old resident of Bowdoin, Maine. Governor Mills claimed that he should be considered armed and dangerous.

“Maine people should not approach him under any circumstances”, stated Governor Mills as the city and nearby towns were put on lockdown.

 A photograph has been released to aid in his apprehension, depicting a man wearing a brown hooded sweatshirt and carrying a military-style semiautomatic rifle. As of now the police have located a vehicle about 8 miles lewiston that raised eyebrows but haven’t released an update on the lead thus far. 

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/10/25/us/lewiston-maine-shooting