CNN is reporting that Robert Card, the suspect in the Lewiston, Maine, shooting rampage on Wednesday (10/25/2023), has been found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Maine Senator Susan Collins has verified this information.
Card was found in the woods near Lisbon, Maine, located about eight miles from Lewiston. He was found in an area near a recycling center from which he was recently fired, a law enforcement source told CNN’s John Miller.
Law enforcement officials have scheduled a press conference at 10:00 PM EDT (8:00 PM MDT) this evening (10/27/2023).
CNN reporting in this matter may be viewed HERE.
According to ABC News, seven persons were killed at Just-In-Time Recreation (a bowling alley formerly known as Sparetime) and eight persons were killed in the billiards room at Schemengees Bar & Grille. According to local officials, an additional three victims died at the hospital.
Here is the list of the 18 persons shot and killed by Robert Card, according to ABC News:
- Tricia Asselin, 53
- William Brackett, 48
- Peyton Brewer-Ross, 40
- Tommy Conrad, 34
- Michael Deslauriers II, 51
- Maxx Hathaway, 35
- Bryan MacFarlane, 41
- Keith Macneir, 64
- Ronald Morin, 55
- Joshua Seal, 36
- Arthur Strout, 42
- Robert Violette, 76
- Lucille Violette, 73
- Steven Vozzella, 45
- Jason Walker, 51
- Joseph Walker, 57
- Aaron Young, 14
- William Young, 44
The ABC News article, which has photographs and information about several of the deceased, may be viewed HERE.
My brothers and sisters, let’s all pray for the grieving family members, law enforcement personnel, and others who have been emotionally impacted – and yes, for the shooter’s family and loved ones. This has been an utterly horrifying and evil event. So many lives have been needlessly lost.
We are so thankful that we serve a loving God who can bring comfort and peace, beyond our understanding and capability, even in utterly tragic times. Lord have mercy!
Psalm 29:11 (NKJV)
“The Lord will give strength to His people; [t]he Lord will bless His people with peace.”
Psalm 118:29 (NKJV)
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.”
Psalm 147:3 (NKJV)
“He heals the brokenhearted [a]nd binds up their wounds.”
2 Corinthians 1:3 (NKJV)
Comfort in Suffering
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort…”.
Praise Jesus forevermore!
