LEWISTON, Maine (NewsNation) — Robert Card, the person accused of killing 18 folks and injuring 13 extra in two Maine shootings, is lifeless, federal legislation enforcement sources inform NewsNation.
A legislation enforcement official informed The Related Press that Card is believed to have died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police are anticipated to supply an replace on the investigation at a ten p.m. information convention.
Card has been sought since Wednesday, when investigators say the suspect allegedly entered two separate Lewiston companies — Schemengees Bar and Simply-in-Time Recreation — and opened fireplace, killing and injuring a number of folks. Homicide warrants had been issued in opposition to the 40-year-old.
In response to eyewitness Kenny Moore, the gunman’s AR-style rifle allegedly jammed on the bowling alley and the shooter fled the power shortly after.
Investigators had been capable of establish Card by car registration after his white Subaru was found close to the Lisbon boat dock.
In response to data from Maine State Police’s Maine Info and Evaluation Middle (MIAC), Card was skilled as a firearms teacher at a U.S. Military Reserve coaching facility within the state.
He lately reported psychological well being points together with listening to voices and threatened to shoot up the navy coaching facility, in response to the Maine State Police bulletin. He was additionally reported to have been dedicated to a psychological well being facility for 2 weeks throughout the summer time of 2023.
Investigators mentioned they had been trying into why the suspect was allowed to personal a weapon along with his psychological well being historical past.
Maine Division of Public Security Commissioner Michael Sauschuck mentioned officers found a be aware throughout their investigation. They haven’t disclosed what it mentioned or the way it could be related to the investigation.
