Maine authorities grow ‘more concerned’ as mass shooting suspect remains elusive

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Maine authorities say they’re getting “more concerned” the longer the search takes for the man wanted in two mass shootings.Mike Sauschuck, commissioner of Maine’s department of public safety, vowed to reporters Friday that 40-year-old Robert Card, the suspect allegedly behind the killings on Wednesday, will be found.“Every minute that this goes on, we’re more and more concerned because, what’s the next thing that’s going to happen? We understand that, and that’s why we’re working 24/7 to bring this individual to justice and to try to bring some closure and overall safety to our communities,” he said.“There’s no question in my mind that we will bring this individual into custody one way or the other.”Sauschuck said Friday one area of focus for police was the Androscoggin River where a white SUV that authorities believe Card used to get away was found near a boat launch in Lisbon, some 11 kilometres to the southeast of Lewiston where the shootings took place.Reuters reported Friday that public records show he owns at least one watercraft made by Sea-Doo, a company known for its jet skis. It’s not clear where that watercraft was docked.Eighteen people were killed and 13 others were injured during two separate shootings at a bowling alley and bar.

Card, a U.S. army reservist, faces eight counts of murder.

Authorities say that number is expected to grow as more victims are identified.Authorities planned to trawl the waters of the Androscoggin River with divers and sonar. Sauschuck wouldn’t say if they believe if Card was no longer alive.“One of the possibilities is key, right? Because clearly, we don’t have him located at this point,” he said.“We don’t have him in custody, so all of those options are on the table.”Officials