Maine Mass Shooting: Robert Card, Who Killed 22, Was Recently Treated For 'Hallucinations'

Wednesday night marked a distressing turn of events for Lewiston, Maine, as gunshots rang out at various locations, sparking fear and chaos among its residents. The local authorities wasted no time responding, quickly advising people and businesses to take shelter as they worked diligently to apprehend the shooter.

What happened?

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According to Fox News, a mass shooting that occurred late Wednesday and claimed the lives of 22 people while injuring almost 60 more shattered the picturesque town of Lewiston, Maine, known for its peaceful charm.

Who is the prime suspect in the Maine Mass shooting?

In the aftermath of the tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, the authorities have identified Robert Card as the primary suspect in the case. Local law enforcement took to Facebook to share an image of Card, showing him holding a semi-automatic-style weapon in a bowling alley.

They have issued a warning, urging the public to consider him "armed and dangerous."

Who is Robert Card?

Robert Card, a firearms instructor in the US Army Reserve, was recently discharged from a mental health facility after reporting experiencing hallucinations.

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Law enforcement officials disclosed that Card had recently raised concerns about his mental well-being, including hearing voices and threatening to target the National Guard Base in Saco.

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Additionally, he had a history of being committed to a mental health facility for two weeks during the summer of 2023 before being released. The confluence of these details paints a complex picture of the individual at the center of this tragic incident.

According to Marca's report, Robert Card, a father of three who has gone through two divorces and has a history of arrests, including ones for domestic violence, has a restraining order against him.

While Card identifies as politically independent, reports hint that he might have cast his vote for Barack Obama in previous elections.

Amidst these revelations, the Maine State Police are actively pursuing Robert Card, and they have urged residents to remain indoors for their safety.

The incident, a grim reminder of the ongoing challenges posed by gun violence in the United States, sent shockwaves through the community and the nation.

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