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Lewiston Remembers: Community Honors the 18 Lives Lost in Maine’s Deadliest Shooting on One-Year Anniversary

Lewiston, ME — On a somber Friday, the city of Lewiston commemorated the first anniversary of the tragic shooting that claimed 18 lives, making it the deadliest in Maine’s history. The community held various memorial events to honor the victims and reflect on a day that has deeply scarred the town and touched the entire New England region. In a heartfelt tribute organized by Lewiston’s municipal leaders, family members, survivors, and first responders gathered to …

Army Reserve Officer Testifies on Challenges in Preventing Maine’s Tragic Mass Shooting

Lewiston, Maine — A state commission heard testimony on Monday from a high-ranking Army Reserves officer about the challenges military officials face in managing reservists’ mental health, in the wake of Maine’s deadliest mass shooting perpetrated by a reservist. The event, which claimed 18 lives across a local bowling alley and a bar and grill on Oct. 25, has sparked a rigorous investigation into military and law enforcement responses to signs of the gunman’s deteriorating …

Maine’s Deadliest Mass Shooter’s Chilling Suicide Note Revealed in Tragic Massacre Story

Lewiston, Maine – The deadly mass shooting that rocked Lewiston, Maine, last year, resulting in the tragic deaths of 18 individuals and leaving 13 others injured, has revealed chilling details through the release of 3,000 files. Among these files was the handwritten suicide note of the shooter, shedding light on the disturbed state of mind of the assailant, Robert Card, who was found dead in his car two days after the attack. Card’s final words …

Inquiry into Brain Injury Link to Maine’s Deadliest Mass Shooting Urged by Experts

Lewiston, Maine – Experts in brain injury are advising caution when interpreting the recent findings of a brain injury in an Army reservist responsible for Maine’s deadliest mass shooting. Research conducted by Boston University revealed evidence of traumatic brain injury in Robert Card, the shooter who killed 18 people in a bowling alley and bar in Lewiston last year. The analysis of Card’s brain tissue showed degeneration in nerve fibers, inflammation, and small blood vessel …

Army Reservist Who Carried Out Maine’s Deadliest Mass Shooting Warned Fellow Soldiers of Intentions

Lewiston, Maine – A chilling glimpse into the mind of the Army reservist responsible for Maine’s deadliest mass shooting was captured on police bodycam video. Before his hospitalization last summer, Robert Card told New York State Police that his fellow soldiers were concerned about him, fearing that he was “gonna friggin’ do something.” The release of the video was followed by a new detail revealed by Maine State Police, who noted that a review of …

Lewiston Bowling Alley Renovating, Planning to Reopen After Maine’s Deadliest Mass Shooting

LEWISTON, Maine – The bowling alley involved in Maine’s deadliest mass shooting is undergoing renovations with plans to reopen after a gunman opened fire on October 25th, killing 18 people and injuring 13. Seven of the victims died at the Just-in-Time Recreation and Schemengees Bar and Grille in Lewiston. The establishment posted on Facebook that they are working on reopening and are looking forward to seeing everyone soon. Pictures on their Facebook page show the …

Maine’s Deadliest Mass Shooting Reveals Law Enforcement’s Dilemma and Mental Health Training Gaps

PORTLAND, Maine – Law enforcement authorities in Maine have revealed their apprehension towards engaging a volatile Army reservist, an inaction that preceded the state’s deadliest mass shooting which claimed 18 lives. This revelation has sparked a dialogue on the challenges faced by the police and strategies to pre-empt such tragedies. Video footage released by the police depicts officers voicing their concerns about intervening, citing the potential for a dramatic escalation. The officers likened the situation …

Maine’s Deadliest Mass Shooting: Survivors Recall Chaotic 911 Calls During Tragic October 25th Incident

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Callers who dialed 911 after Maine’s deadliest mass shooting described hiding behind trees, scrambling to find their glasses, searching for loved ones and fearing for their lives as shots rang out first at a bowling alley, then minutes later at a bar. Transcripts of the 911 calls from the Oct. 25 shooting released Monday show the chaotic aftermath of the shooting that left 18 people dead, with dispatchers providing encouragement to …