Maine mass shooting; Massive manhunt continues as death toll rises to 22
mass shooting event, at least 22 people lost their lives in a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. This incident is considered one of the deadliest of its kind this year. Subsequently, a massive manhunt was launched to locate the alleged gunman responsible for the loss of innocent lives.
As this incident unfolded, several neighboring communities were compelled to take shelter in their homes, while law enforcement personnel searched the state in pursuit of the suspect. To support the manhunt, the FBI is dispatching aviation units, and New Hampshire police are establishing roadblocks in an effort to restrict potential escape routes for the suspect.
Lisbon’s police chief Ryan McGee informed the press that no piece of information is too insignificant in the search for the assailant. For context, Lisbon is located on the border of Lewiston and is central to the search for the accused.
Chief Ryan McGee also urged the public to immediately report any suspicious activity to the police.
He noted that state agencies and federal counterparts had provided valuable assistance and collaboration to the police efforts.
According to details shared by the Lewiston Police Department, the accused has been identified as 40-year-old Robert Card. The police department has categorized the man as 'armed and dangerous'. To raise awareness about the suspect, the police department shared a photo of the 40-year-old's driver’s license on their Facebook page.
