Maine law enforcement officers have provided an update on the search for the suspect in the Maine mass shooting, Robert Card. According to an affidavit released on Tuesday, Card believed that local businesses, including the ones he targeted in the attack, were involved in spreading a rumor online that he was a pedophile. Card, who was found dead on Friday night, is accused of killing 18 people and injuring 13 others at the Schemengees Bar and Grille and Just In Time bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, on October 25.
Officials discovered Card’s body near a dumpster at a recycling plant in Libson Falls, where he had previously worked. It was determined that he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Maine Department of Public Safety has now released a collection of documents related to the manhunt and investigation into Card, including search warrants, affidavits, and criminal records.
One of Card’s brothers told police that the suspect believed in a conspiracy involving people accusing him of being a pedophile. The brother stated that Card believed certain businesses, such as Schemengees Bar and Grille and Just In Time bowling alley, were spreading rumors about him online. He also believed that some family members were involved in the conspiracy. Card’s brother revealed that Card had met his ex-girlfriend during a cornhole competition at Schemengees Bar and Grille, and after their breakup, Card began exhibiting concerning behavior, such as wearing hearing aids and making unusual statements. He also experienced weight loss, hospitalization for mental health issues, and stopped taking prescribed medication.
It has been revealed that Card was a member of the Army Reserve. However, he was transported to a military medical treatment facility in West Point, New York, on July 15 and did not participate in annual training. The Army subsequently declared him non-deployable and prohibited him from having a weapon while on military duty. Card did not report to battle assembly in September or October, citing work conflicts.
The search for Card continues, and authorities are focusing on Bowdoin, Maine. Card’s unit had requested a health and welfare check on September 15 due to concerns about his well-being.
This article provides an update on the Maine mass shooting case, revealing new information from affidavits and documents released by the Maine Department of Public Safety. It explores the suspect’s belief in a conspiracy involving businesses spreading pedophile rumors about him and his deteriorating mental health leading up to the shooting. The article also highlights Card’s military background and his non-participation in training, as well as the ongoing search for him.
