18 people are dead, the suspected shooter Robert Card (40) is still on the run: after the terrible disaster in the small American town of Lewiston in the state of Maine, more and more details are becoming known. A former comrade of Cards, who served with him as a reservist in the U.S. Army, came forward. He describes the man who caused a massacre at a bowling alley and a barbecue restaurant as a “quiet, nice guy” who was never violent or brutal.
Clifford Steeves served with Card in the army. He was never rude or rude, or even abused his authority over lower-ranking soldiers, Steeves told CNN. “He was one of the best shooters in the unit.” He also always excelled in outdoor and survival training; those were his strengths. “Robert was a quiet man, quiet but kind. He hasn’t had any problems with anyone.”
Family tries to reach fleeing gunman
The suspect’s sister-in-law also spoke out. She believes Card’s mental health issues are a recent illness: “It’s not like him. He’s not like that.” The family is shocked and they tried to contact him: “We told him to give it up. Turn yourself in.” The Cards brother told US media that they would “do everything they can to help the authorities.”
William Ross of the Maine State Police said the suspect was still considered “armed and dangerous.” He warned against approaching the man. People in the area were asked not to leave their homes. Several schools remained closed and shops and banks also announced that they would not open temporarily.
Three injured in life-threatening condition
According to police, seven people were killed at the bowling alley and eight people were killed at the barbecue restaurant. Three others later died in hospital. A number of the thirteen injured were still being treated on Thursday. According to official information, three of them were in mortal danger.
A witness told ABC Television that her 11-year-old daughter was bowling when the first shots were fired. “I lay over her to protect her,” she said. Another witness told CNN that he hid from the gunman at the bowling alley and feared for his life.
Biden wants stricter gun laws
US President Joe Biden again called for stricter gun laws after the deadly shooting in Lewiston. “Far too many Americans have had a family member killed or injured by gun violence. This is not normal and we cannot accept it,” the Democrat warned in a written statement.
He urged Republicans to work with fellow Democrats to ban assault rifles. “This is the least we owe to every American who must now bear the physical and emotional scars of this latest attack.”
Source: Krone
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