2023 – Oct 26, Mass Shooting, Bowling Alley (8) and Bar & Grill (10), Lewiston, ME —      18

-18  ABC News. “Maine shooting live updates: Investigators find note at suspect’s home.” 10-26-2023.

–18  CNN. “Gunman from Maine shooting rampage found dead.” 10-28-2023.

–18  CNN. “Manhunt underway after Maine shooting rampage.” 10-26-2023.

–18  CNN. “What we know about the victims of the Maine Mass shooting. 10-28-2023.

–08  Sparetime/Just-In-Time Bowling Alley

  1. Paricia Asselin, 53, part-time employee of the bowling alley.
  2. Tommy Conrad, 34, manager at the bowling alley.
  3. Michael Deslauriers II, 51, killed in attempt to charge the shooter.
  4. Robert (Bob) Violette, 76, teaching a youth bowling league group.
  5. Lucille Violette, 73, wife of Bob Violette.
  6. Jason Walker, 51, at the bowling alley.[1]
  7. Aaron Young, 14, son of Bill Young
  8. Bill Young, father of Aaron.

–10  Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant.

  1. William Frank Brackett, 48, participating in the cornhole tournament.
  2. Maxx Hathaway, 35.
  3. Bryan MacFarlane, 40, participating in the cornhole tournament.
  4. Keith McNeir, 64.[2]
  5. Ron Morin, 55.
  6. Peyton Brewer-Ross, 39; participating in cornhole tournament.
  7. Joshua Seal, sign language interpreter, taking part in the cornhole tournament.
  8. Arthur (Artie) Strout, 42.
  9. Stephen (Steve) Vozzella.[3]
  10. Joseph (Joey) Walker, 57; a bar manager who went after gunman with a knife.

Narrative Information

Oct 26, ABC News: “At least 18 people were killed in a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday evening, Maine Gov. Janet Mills said. Thirteen others are injured….The shooting unfolded in two locations: a bowling alley [Sparetime] where a children’s league was taking place and a local bar, officials said….

“…sources said he also has a mental health history, including a two-week stay this summer at a mental health facility after he allegedly made threats about carrying out a shooting at a National Guard facility.

“Authorities found his white Subaru at a location in Lisbon, Maine, sources said, but the manhunt continues….

“Maine had just 29 homicides all of last year, according to The Associated Press.” (ABC News. “Maine shooting live updates: Investigators find not at suspect’s home: Sources.” 10-26-2023.)

Oct 26, CNN: “An intensive manhunt is still underway for a suspect in Wednesday’s shooting rampage at a bowling alley and a restaurant that left at least 18 dead and 13 injured in Lewiston, Maine, according to authorities. Robert Card, 40, is facing an arrest warrant for eight counts of murder and should be considered armed and dangerous, police said. He is a certified firearms instructor and a member of the US Army Reserves, according to law enforcement.” (CNN. “Manhunt underway after Maine shooting rampage.” 10-26-2023.)

Oct 28, CNN: “Authorities provided more details in a news conference Saturday morning after the gunman responsible for the Lewiston, Maine, shooting rampage was found dead by police Friday night.

“Law enforcement had conducted an intensive manhunt this week for Robert Card, who died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officials on Saturday said his body was found in a box trailer near a recycling center, and that he left a note indicating he did not expect to be found alive.

The Wednesday evening shootings at a bowling alley and a restaurant left 18 dead and 13 wounded…” (CNN. “Gunman from Maine shooting rampage found dead.” 10-28-2023.)

Sources

7 News WHDH, Boston (Kimberly Bookman). “ ‘He cannot hear the shooting’: Deaf man originally from Chelsea, Mass. identified as victims of Lewiston, Maine shootings.” 10-27-2023. Accessed 10-28-2023 at: https://whdh.com/news/he-cannot-hear-the-shooting-deaf-man-originally-from-chelsea-mass-identified-as-victim-of-lewiston-maine-shootings/

ABC News. “Maine shooting live updates: Investigators find note at suspect’s home: Sources.” 10-26-2023. Accessed 10-26-2023 at: https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/lewiston-maine-mass-shooting/?id=104322983

CNN. “Gunman from Maine shooting rampage found dead.” 10-28-2023. Accessed 10-28-2023 at: https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/maine-shootings-10-28-23/index.html

 

CNN. “Manhunt underway after Maine shooting rampage.” 10-26-2023. Accessed 10-26-2023 at: https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/lewiston-maine-shootings-active-shooter-10-25-23/index.html

 

CNN. “What we know about the victims of the Maine Mass shooting. 10-28-2023. Accessed 10-28-2023 at: https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/27/us/these-are-the-victims-of-the-maine-mass-shootings

Morning Express. “Confinement lifted due to Maine massacre, although there is still no trace of the killer.” 10-27-2023. Accessed 10-28-2023 at: https://morningexpress.in/confinement-lifted-due-to-maine-massacre-although-there-is-still-no-trace-of-the-killer/

Reuters. “Lewiston victims: Father and son, husband and wife, best friends.” 10-27-2023. Accessed 10-28-2023 at: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/maine-shooting-victims-pipefitter-who-loved-wrestling-father-son-bowling-league-2023-10-27/

[1] “Deslauriers II and his best friend, Jason Walker, were shot and killed at the bowling alley after protecting their wives and young children who were present…” (Reuters. “Lewiston victims: Father and son, husband and wife, best friends.” 10-27-2023.)

[2] Location identified as at the restaurant by Morning Express. “Confinement lifted due to Maine massacre, although there is still no trace of the killer.” 10-27-2023.

[3] He was playing in a cornhole tournament at the bowling alley – was deaf and couldn’t hear the shooting. (7 News WHDH, Boston (Kimberly Bookman). “ ‘He cannot hear the shooting’: Deaf man originally from Chelsea, Mass. identified as victims of Lewiston, Maine shootings.” 10-27-2023.)