Maine looks to pay funeral costs for families of mass shooting victims
1 year, 2 months ago

Maine looks to pay funeral costs for families of mass shooting victims

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Maine — Maine’s government is going to cover the cost of funerals for families who lost loved ones in the deadliest mass shooting in the state’s history, the office of Gov. The administration “is working to ensure that the families of victims do not have to bear any financial costs for the funerals of their loved ones,” said Ben Goodman, a spokesperson for the Democratic governor. Mills also announced this week that the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved a request to make financial assistance available to Maine businesses that were impacted by the shootings. “SBA stands ready to help Maine’s small business owners impacted by the mass shooting in Lewiston, which tragically took lives and disrupted neighborhoods,” said Isabel Casillas Guzman, administrator of the small business administration.

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Documents reveal horror of Maine’s deadliest mass shooting
7 months ago

Documents reveal horror of Maine’s deadliest mass shooting

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Maine — Thousands of pages of Maine Department of Public Safety documents released Friday include detailed descriptions of the chaos and carnage surrounding the state’s deadliest mass shooting. In the aftermath, the legislature passed new gun laws for Maine that bolstered the state’s “yellow flag” law, criminalized the transfer of guns to prohibited people and expanded funding for mental …

In wake of mass shooting, here is how Maine’s governor wants to tackle gun control and mental health
10 months, 2 weeks ago

In wake of mass shooting, here is how Maine’s governor wants to tackle gun control and mental health

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Maine — Maine’s governor rolled out legislation on Wednesday she said will prevent dangerous people from possessing weapons and strengthen mental health services to help prevent future tragedies like the Lewiston mass shooting that shook the state. Some law enforcement personnel have said the state’s yellow flag law made it difficult to remove shooter Robert Card’s weapons despite clear …

Maine’s congressional delegation calls for Army investigation into Lewiston shooting
1 year, 1 month ago

Maine’s congressional delegation calls for Army investigation into Lewiston shooting

Associated Press  

LEWISTON, Maine — Maine’s congressional delegation is calling for the Army to investigate the events that lead up to the October mass shooting - the deadliest in the state’s history - by one of its reservists. The delegation said Friday that Army officials have informed them that there will be an administrative investigation into the events that preceded Card’s death. …

Another victim of Maine mass shooting discharged from hospital as panel prepares to convene
1 year, 1 month ago

Another victim of Maine mass shooting discharged from hospital as panel prepares to convene

Associated Press  

LEWISTON, Maine — Medical staff lined the hallways this week as another victim of last month’s Lewiston mass shooting was released from Central Maine Medical Center, leaving only two of the wounded in the hospital. The patient’s departure Monday leaves two patients, both in stable condition, at Central Maine Medical Center, an official said. Most of the injured were taken …

Panel to investigate Maine shooting is established as lawyers serve notice on 20 agencies
1 year, 1 month ago

Panel to investigate Maine shooting is established as lawyers serve notice on 20 agencies

Associated Press  

LEWISTON, Maine — The independent commission announced by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills to investigate the shootings that claimed 18 lives in Maine last month includes former judges, prosecutors and mental health professionals, who were directed Thursday by the governor and attorney general to “follow the facts wherever they may lead.” The governor formally created the panel with an executive order …

Maine shooting updates: Biden tells Lewiston ‘you are not alone’
1 year, 2 months ago

Maine shooting updates: Biden tells Lewiston ‘you are not alone’

The Independent  

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I covered Maine’s first mass shooting in Lewiston and everyone thinks it won’t happen to them
1 year, 2 months ago

I covered Maine’s first mass shooting in Lewiston and everyone thinks it won’t happen to them

The Independent  

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Biden tells residents of Maine city reeling from mass shooting: ‘You’re not alone’
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden tells residents of Maine city reeling from mass shooting: ‘You’re not alone’

Associated Press  

LEWISTON, Maine — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden stood for a moment of silence and placed a bouquet of white flowers at a makeshift memorial outside Schemengees Bar and Grille, one of the scenes of the state’s deadliest mass shooting. “Jill and I have done too many of these,” Biden said outside the bowling alley, standing in …

More than 1,000 pay tribute to Maine’s mass shooting victims on day of prayer, reflection on tragedy
1 year, 2 months ago

More than 1,000 pay tribute to Maine’s mass shooting victims on day of prayer, reflection on tragedy

Associated Press  

LEWISTON, Maine — More than 1,000 people packed a cavernous church Sunday night, and hundreds more spilled outside, to hug, sing, weep and seek comfort in the wake of Maine’s most deadly mass shooting. At one point, members of the crowd raised their hands to say “I love you” in American Sign Language in honor of the four members of …

Relief is tinged with sadness as Maine residents resume activities after shooting suspect found dead
1 year, 2 months ago

Relief is tinged with sadness as Maine residents resume activities after shooting suspect found dead

Associated Press  

LEWISTON, Maine — Sunshine and a sense of relief swept through central Maine on Saturday with word that a man who was on the loose for two days after authorities said he killed 18 people had been found dead. “We were sort of in limbo there for 48 hours, which really isn’t that long of a time, but of course …

Maine mass killing suspect found dead, ending search that put entire state on edge
1 year, 2 months ago

Maine mass killing suspect found dead, ending search that put entire state on edge

Associated Press  

LEWISTON, Maine — The Army reservist who opened fire in a bowling alley and then at a bar in Lewiston, Maine, killing 18 people, was found dead Friday from a self-inflicted gunshot, ending an intensive two-day search that had the state on edge. Relieved, yes, happy, no.” Maine Department of Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck said Card was found at …

Maine shooting suspect found dead of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, ending days-long manhunt
1 year, 2 months ago

Maine shooting suspect found dead of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, ending days-long manhunt

LA Times  

Janet Mills of Maine announces to the media that Robert Card, the suspect in two mass killings, was found dead in Lewiston, Maine. Officials said law enforcement officers found Card dead of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound at 7:45 p.m. Friday in the area of Lisbon Falls, not far from where his vehicle was located. “They’re grieving their loss of …

Maine mass shooting: Who is suspected gunman Robert Card on the run?
1 year, 2 months ago

Maine mass shooting: Who is suspected gunman Robert Card on the run?

Firstpost  

Robert Card, 40, is a twice-divorced father of three children. _‘_Armed and dangerous’ Police said Card “should be considered armed and dangerous,” as per NBC News. “If people see him, they should not approach Card or make contact with him in any way,” Maine Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck was quoted as saying. ‘Fluid situation’ However, Michael Sauschuck, commissioner of …

US shooting highlights: ‘Dark day for Maine’, says Governor as 18 dead in mass shootings
1 year, 2 months ago

US shooting highlights: ‘Dark day for Maine’, says Governor as 18 dead in mass shootings

Hindustan Times  

US shooting news highlights: At least 16 people have been reportedly killed in multiple shootings in Maine's Lewiston city on Wednesday. The police warned that Card should be “considered armed and dangerous.” The shooting spree took place at a bowling alley, a local bar and a Walmart distribution center at around 7 pm local time. US President Joe Biden and …

Mass shooting in Maine: Here's what we know so far
1 year, 2 months ago

Mass shooting in Maine: Here's what we know so far

Hindustan Times  

Over 18 people were killed and about 13 were injured in separate incidents of mass shooting in Maine's Lewiston city on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports. This handout image released on October 25, 2023 by the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office via Facebook shows the armed suspect in a shooting as law enforcement in Androscoggin County investigate two active shooter …

22 people died in Maine mass shooting; Police identify suspect
1 year, 2 months ago

22 people died in Maine mass shooting; Police identify suspect

Live Mint  

At least 22 people lost their lives and 50 to 60 others sustained injuries in a series of mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday, Reuters reported citing NBC News. The Maine State Police is attempting to locate Robert Card as a person of interest regarding a mass shooting incident at Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant and the Sparetime Recreation …

Maine mass shooting leaves 18 dead; shelter-in-place orders extended as manhunt expands
1 year, 2 months ago

Maine mass shooting leaves 18 dead; shelter-in-place orders extended as manhunt expands

LA Times  

When a man with an assault rifle stormed into Schemengees Bar & Grille in Maine, Joseph Walker grabbed a long-bladed knife. Michael Sauschuck, commissioner of the Maine Department of Public Safety, said law enforcement officials were “following up on a number of different things,” but that the suspected gunman’s location was unknown. “What gave us hope the whole time,” Young …

4 fatally shot in Maine home, followed by gunfire on highway
1 year, 8 months ago

4 fatally shot in Maine home, followed by gunfire on highway

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Four people were fatally shot …

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