Suspected Maine Mass Shooter Found Dead After Killing 18 People, Leaving Unanswered Questions

Authorities continue to investigate motive behind attack as grieving community gathers for candlelit vigil in remembrance of those lost.

The suspected mass shooter, Robert Card, 40, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a recycling facility box trailer approximately 10 miles from Lewiston, Maine, where the killings occurred.
The incident, which left 18 people dead and 13 wounded, was the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. this year. The victims ranged in age from 14 to 76 and include several fathers and a teenage boy.
A note found near Card's body indicated that he was not going to be around any longer and provided his family with access to his phone and bank account numbers. However, it did not explicitly reveal his motives.
Card, a US Army reservist and certified firearms instructor, was skilled in land navigation and firearms. Federal and local investigators are still piecing together events leading up to the shooting, including reviewing the suspect's social media footprint for potential motives and additional plans.
Card's family have been cooperative with investigators, providing crucial assistance that led to the identification of the shooter. Despite this, they have been receiving threats due to Card's actions.
The community held a candlelight vigil for the victims of the shooting, with Lisbon Mayor Carl Sheline expressing confidence in the city's resilience amid the tragedy and the plan to return to normalcy as quickly as possible.