‘Person of Interest’ Wanted in Two Maine Shootings

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At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured Wednesday night after two shootings at a bowling alley and a restaurant in Lewiston, Maine, sources said, and an intense manhunt is underway for a person of interest.

Robert Card, 40, of Bowdoin, is a person of interest and should be considered armed and dangerous, Maine Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck said.

Law enforcement officials in Maine tell CNN that Card is a certified firearms instructor and member of the U.S. Army Reserve. Card recently threatened to shoot at a National Guard facility in Saco, Maine, and also reported mental health issues, including hearing voices, authorities said.

During Wednesday night’s press conference, Sauschuck declined to provide additional information about the card. “We’re not ready to go behind (the card),” he said.

At least 16 people are dead, law enforcement officials told CNN. Lewiston City Councilman Robert McCarthy told CNN Wednesday night that 22 people were killed, citing a city administrator.

Dozens were injured, though it was not immediately clear how many were injured in the shooting, law enforcement sources told CNN.

Dozens were injured, though it was not immediately clear how many were injured in the shooting, multiple law enforcement sources told CNN.

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The shooting happened around 7 p.m. ET, Sauschuck said. Lewiston police reported active shooter incidents at Sparetime Recreation, a bowling alley on Mollison Way, and Scheminge’s Bar & Grill restaurant on Lincoln Street.

“We encourage all businesses to lock or close while we investigate,” the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. Register on Facebook Wednesday evening.

Sheriff’s Office Published “Suspect to be identified” pictures. The man is seen holding a high powered assault style rifle.

Residents of Lewiston and the neighboring city of Lisbon are under shelter-in-place orders, Sauschuck said.

A “vehicle of interest” was found in Lisbon, the commissioner said. Earlier, Lewiston police said they were looking for a vehicle Posted a picture What appeared A small, white SUV believed to be painted black with a front bumper. Maine State Police confirmed a photo of the suspect’s car to CNN.

Lewiston is 36 miles north of Portland and is the second largest city in the state.

“Please stay indoors with doors locked,” state police said In a post on facebook. “Call 911 if you see suspicious activity or persons.”

A city spokesman initially told the Sun Journal newspaper that another shooting occurred at a Walmart distribution center, but a company spokeswoman told CNN that none of Walmart’s facilities were involved in the incidents.

Authorities in the nearby city of Auburn have “strongly stressed” residents because of the ongoing active shooter situation. A position At X, formerly Twitter.

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Auburn is 2 miles west of Lewiston.

In a statement, the FBI said its Boston division was coordinating with law enforcement partners in Maine and “stands ready to assist with any available evidence” and urged the public to remain vigilant.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills said Wednesday night that she had been briefed on the situation.

“I urge all residents in the area to follow the guidance of state and local law enforcement. I will continue to monitor the situation and remain in close contact with public safety officials,” the governor said. said on facebook.

CNN’s Jamiel Lynch, Josh Campbell, Christina Maxouris and Chris Boyette contributed to this report.