MAINE SHOOTING: A SENSELESS ATTACK THAT LEAVES 18 DEAD

A gunman opened fire in a bowling alley and a bar-restaurant in the city of Lewiston, in the state of Maine, in the northeastern United States. The attack left at least 18 dead and 13 injured.

The suspect, identified as Robert Card, a US Army reservist, was detained by police on October 26. Card, 26, faces charges of first-degree murder.

The attack

The shooting began Wednesday night around 11:00 pm at the Sparetime Recreation bowling alley. Card, armed with an assault rifle, entered the establishment and opened fire on customers and employees.

After the attack on the bowling alley, Card went to the Schemengees Bar and Grille, located about 4 miles away. There, he continued shooting, killing several people and wounding others.

The victims

The shooting victims were people of all ages and backgrounds. Among the dead were adults, children and the elderly. There were also people who were celebrating birthdays or just spending some quality time with their loved ones.

The response of the authorities

Authorities responded quickly to the attack. Lewiston police arrived at the scene and began evacuating people. A SWAT team was also deployed to search for the suspect.

Card was arrested on October 26, in the city of Auburn, about 50 kilometers from Lewiston. The suspect surrendered to police without resisting.

Reactions

The Lewiston shooting was condemned by authorities and political leaders around the world. US President Joe Biden said the attack was "a senseless act of violence".

Maine Governor Janet Mills declared the shooting "a dark day for our state." Mills also said authorities would work to bring the person responsible for the attack to justice.

Impact

The Lewiston shooting was a senseless attack that had a devastating impact on the community. The attack left families devastated and a city in shock.

The attack also reignited the debate over gun violence in the United States. The shooting was the latest in a series of mass gun attacks that have taken place in the country in recent years.