At least 16 dead in Maine mass shooting, prompting huge manhunt

In the small town of Lewiston, Maine, a tragic event unfolded. A man, identified as Robert R. Card, embarked on a violent rampage at a local restaurant and bowling alley. He shot and killed at least 16 people, leaving 13 others wounded, three of whom are in critical condition. After the attack, Card fled the scene, prompting a massive manhunt involving hundreds of police officers. The residents of Lewiston were advised to stay indoors as the search for the suspect continued.

Card, who is believed to be a firearms instructor in the Army Reserve, is considered armed and dangerous. It was revealed that he had been committed to a mental health facility for two weeks during the summer, where he reported hearing voices and expressed threats to attack a military base. The police have been working tirelessly to locate Card, with their search extending to the nearby community of Lisbon after a vehicle of interest was found there.

Eyewitnesses at the bowling alley recounted the terrifying ordeal. A man named Brandon initially mistook the gunshots for a balloon popping, but quickly realized the gravity of the situation when he saw Card wielding a weapon. He managed to escape and hide in the machinery of the bowling alley. Ten-year-old Zoey Levesque, who was at the bowling alley with her mother, was grazed by a bullet. She expressed her fear and confusion over the incident. President Joe Biden addressed the nation, stating that the prevalence of gun violence in America is not normal and should not be accepted.