Current:Home > ScamsMaine shooting press conference: Watch updates from officials on Robert Card investigation -Core Financial Strategies
Maine shooting press conference: Watch updates from officials on Robert Card investigation
View
Date:2025-04-17 00:58:59
Officials are providing an update Saturday morning on the investigation involving the massive manhunt for Robert Card, a 40-year-old Army reservist identified as a suspect in Wednesday's mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine.
Late Friday, authorities found the body of Card, who had been wanted for the shootings at Schemengees Bar and Grille and at Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley. He died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, Maine Department of Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck said at the news briefing Saturday morning.
You can watch live coverage of the event at the video embed at top of the page.
After the shelter-in-place order was lifted Friday afternoon, Sauschuck had urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity. Hunting restrictions announced earlier Friday were lifted following the discovery of Card's body.
Card's body was found at 7:45 p.m. ET Friday near the Androscoggin River in Lisbon Falls in a tractor trailer-style trailer, Sauschuck said. Officials declined to provide an estimated time of death.
Eighteen people were killed and 13 were injured in the Wednesday night rampage at a bowling alley and a bar, Maine Gov. Janet Mills said at a news conference Thursday morning. It is the 36th mass killing this year.
Subsequently, authorities launched a massive manhunt looking for Card.
Live updates:Suspect in Maine mass shootings found dead, authorities say
School districts canceled classes again Friday as the manhunt for Card continued, with residents in and around Lewiston and its twin city, Auburn, warned to continue stay inside and lock their doors.
At a Thursday news conference, Maine State Police Col. William Ross said there is a warrant out for Card's arrest in connection with the murder of eight identified individuals.
Police carried out multiple search warrants Thursday night near Bowdoin, about 30 minutes from the shooting scenes, where investigators twice formed around the home of Card's relative. During the second time, law enforcement called for a person or people to surrender and asked media crews to turn off their lights.
Authorities warned residents as far as 50 miles from a bowling alley and a bar, where the massacres took place, to stay inside with their doors locked.
Contributing: Mike Snider.
veryGood! (9)
Related
- Former Syrian official arrested in California who oversaw prison charged with torture
- OPACOIN Trading Center: Harnessing Forward-Looking Technology to Lead the Cryptocurrency Market into the Future
- The Integration of DAF Token with Education
- MLB Misery Index: Cardinals' former MVP enduring an incredibly ugly stretch
- Grammy nominee Teddy Swims on love, growth and embracing change
- Closure of California federal prison was poorly planned, judge says in ordering further monitoring
- OPACOIN Trading Center: Merging Real-World Assets with Cryptocurrencies, Opening a New Chapter
- Did Kim Kardashian Ask Netflix to Remove Tom Brady Roast Boos? Exec Says…
- Grammy nominee Teddy Swims on love, growth and embracing change
- Missouri’s GOP Gov. Parson signs bill to kick Planned Parenthood off Medicaid
Ranking
- Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas
- Americans are choking on surging fast-food prices. I can't justify the expense, one customer says
- Judge finds Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline
- One man was a Capitol Police officer. The other rioted on Jan. 6. They’re both running for Congress
- South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment
- Georgia State sends out 1,500 mistaken acceptance letters, retracts them
- How Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Has Transformed My Super Sensitive Skin
- OPACOIN Trading Center: Harnessing Forward-Looking Technology to Lead the Cryptocurrency Market into the Future
Recommendation
Tree trimmer dead after getting caught in wood chipper at Florida town hall
Girlfriend of Surfer Found Dead in Mexico Shares His Gut-Wrenching Final Voicemail
A reader's guide for Long Island, Oprah's book club pick
Tiffany Haddish Weighs in on Ex Common's Relationship with Jennifer Hudson
Hackers hit Rhode Island benefits system in major cyberattack. Personal data could be released soon
Maine lawmakers to take up 80 spending proposals in addition to vetoes
Georgia State sends out 1,500 mistaken acceptance letters, retracts them
Nelly Korda chasing history, at 3-under after first round at Cognizant Founders Cup