After the horrific shooting in the small town of Lewiston, Maine, suspected perpetrator Robert Card is still on the run. The police are chasing the man who allegedly shot eighteen people with a large contingent. Local police chief Ryan McGee warned that the man was not only most likely armed, but also extremely dangerous: “Report anything that looks suspicious to you.” The suspect’s car has now been found.
“If you look in your garden and something seems strange going on – for example because the garden door is open or a trailer has been driven – report it. Whatever you find suspicious, call us,” the police chief warned. In the quiet town in the northeastern US, a gunman shot eighteen people and injured thirteen.
Suspect’s car found
Hundreds of police officers are now looking for the perpetrator, who is still on the run. The suspect’s car, a white SUV, has now been found in the neighboring city of Lisbon. However, there is still no trace of the suspected shooter Robert Card (40). Card was a sergeant first class in the U.S. Army, but he never saw combat. He is said to suffer from mental disorders and has threatened attacks in the past.
As the search for the alleged perpetrator continues, President Joe Biden has ordered flags flown at half-staff across the country in memory of the victims. Meanwhile, in Maine, LL Bean, an outdoor gear retailer, announced that the company would keep both its headquarters and stores closed. Hannaford Supermarkets will also keep its stores closed “out of concern for the safety of our associates and customers,” the company wrote on Facebook.
Motive still unknown
Nothing is known about the shooter’s motives. The population must still stay in their homes. Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline was shocked. “I am heartbroken for our city and our people,” he wrote in a statement. The place is known for its strength and courage. “We will need both in the coming days,” he added.
The mayor of another neighboring city, Auburn, Jason Levesque, also expressed his displeasure. Fear, panic and worry had spread among residents, he told reporters. “You can train for something like that, but you can never be fully prepared,” he added. Auburn is about a mile from Lewiston. “It’s just so surreal,” said Councilman Robert McCarthy. “You see it on the news and say to yourself: this will never happen here. And then it happens here and it just blows your mind.”
Source: Krone
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