Authorities Detail Where Body of Maine Shooting Suspect Was Found

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October 28, 2023
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BREAKING NEWS: Maine Authorities Identity Victims Of Mass Shooting, Give Update On Suspect Manhunt

In a significant development following the tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, authorities have confirmed the discovery of the body of the shooting suspect, Robert Card, who was the primary suspect in the incident that claimed the lives of 18 people. Card was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Law enforcement sources have informed Fox News that Maine State Police located Robert Card on a Friday night at 7:45 p.m. This discovery has brought a sense of relief to the local community, as confirmed by Lewiston Police Department’s David St. Pierre.

Card’s lifeless body was found near a dumpster close to a recycling plant in Lisbon Falls, Maine. While the precise location was not disclosed by the authorities, it was confirmed that the cause of death appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It has also come to light that the suspect had previously worked at the recycling plant, although specific details regarding his employment were not immediately provided.

Maine Governor Janet Mills expressed her gratitude to the local and state law enforcement agencies for their dedication in locating Card. During a Friday night press conference, Governor Mills acknowledged the collaborative efforts of hundreds of law enforcement officers from various levels of government, as well as individuals from different states, who worked tirelessly to bring this investigation to its conclusion.

Robert Card had been the subject of an intensive two-day manhunt following the horrifying mass shootings that took place at the Sparetime Recreation bowling alley and Schemengees Bar and Grille. During this manhunt, multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, SWAT, and the elite ‘BORTAC’ Border Patrol unit, joined forces to track down Card, who was described as being armed and dangerous.

In the aftermath of these tragic events, Maine officials have released the names of the deceased victims, who lost their lives in this senseless act of violence. The victims have been identified as follows:

Ronald Morin, 55
Peyton Brewer Ross, 40
Joshua Seal, 35
Brian MacFarlane, 41
Joseph Lawrence Walker, 57
Arthur Fred Strout, 42
Maxx Hathaway, 35
Stephen Vozella, 45
Thomas Ryan Conrad, 34
Michael R. Deslauriers II, 51
Jason Adam Walker, 51
Tricia Asselin, 53
William Young, 44
Aaron Young, 14
Robert Violette, 76
Lucille Violette, 73
William Frank Brackett, 44
Keith Macneir, 64

This devastating incident has left the community in mourning, and the recovery process will undoubtedly be a long and difficult journey for the survivors and their loved ones.

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