After School Activities Cancelled on MDI, Bar Harbor Police Share Tip Line After Lewiston Shooting
State police release timeline of events
LEWISTON AND BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Police Department and MDI school system have both issued notifications and releases today in light of last night’s shootings in Lewiston where 18 people were killed and 13 injured. As of this writing, the suspected shooter, Robert Russell Card II, 40, of Bowdoin has not been caught. His image is below. He was or is a member of the Army Reserve.
“This is truly a tragedy that goes beyond comprehension,” said Lewiston’s police chief, David St. Pierre.
Governor Janet Mills called it a “dark day for Maine.” Mills had been the district attorney for Androscoggin County and based in Lewiston.
She also said of Card, “Maine people should not approach him under any circumstances.”
Maine had a total of 18 homicides in 2019 and again in 2020. In 2021 there were 20. Last year there were 29, half were domestic incident. Bowdoin was the scene of another mass shooting incident this year when Joseph Eaton Killed four people at a home, then shot at motorists on the interstate. Those murders included his parents. He’d been released from prison a few days before.
According to scanner traffic, officers in Acadia National Park are trying to have an increased and noticeable presence by visitors and staff there today.
All flags will be flown at half-mast through Monday in honor of the victims of the Lewiston shooting.
FROM THE MAINE STATE POLICE
Lewiston Shootings Timeline
At 6:56 p.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Auburn Communications Center was notified that a man walked into the Spare Time Recreation on Mollison Street in Lewiston and began shooting. This was confirmed by multiple 911 calls that followed.
At 7:08 p.m., The Auburn Communications Center received multiple calls that a man had come into Schemengees Bar and Grille Restaurant on Lincoln Street and began shooting.
Multiple law enforcement agencies and emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the scenes.
At 8:06 p.m., police released a photo of the shooter to the media.
At 9:26 p.m., the Lewiston Police Department received a call identifying the man in the distributed photos as Robert Card, age 40, of Bowdoin, Maine.
At 9:56 p.m., the Lisbon Police Department notified Lewiston Police that they had located a white Subaru at the Pejepscot Boat Launch in Lisbon. The vehicle was identified as belonging to Robert Card.
Police have confirmed that there were seven people killed at Sparetime Recreation, and eight people killed at Schemengees Bar and Grille. Three addition people died after being transported to Central Maine Medical Hospital in Lewiston for treatment. An additional 13 people were injured in the shootings.
Names of the victims are not available at this time as police continue to identify victims and contact family members.
Currently there are over 350 law enforcement personnel involved in the search for Robert Card, comprised of officers from all over the state, and national agencies as well.
If anyone has any information on Robert Card or about the shootings please call 207.213.9526 or 207.509.9002.
BAR HARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
According to the Bar Harbor Police Department,
For the most recent updates on the situation unfolding in Maine today, please watch the official press conference shared on our page. Law enforcement in Maine will continue to update the public with necessary and accurate information when possible.Please call 911 for any suspicious persons or activities.
Tip lines for this incident are:
207-213-9526
207-509-9002
Additionally, 988 is a free and confidential hotline for anyone who may need support during this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and first responders who are directly impacted by this tragedy.
NO AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TODAY
From Mike Zboray, school superintendent
Dear MDI Community -
Due to the continued events unfolding in the state. We will cancel after-school activities for today out of an abundance of caution. We will continue to monitor the situation and make any necessary adjustments to our safety and support measures in consultation with our law enforcement partners and communicate them to you. Our goal is to ensure that our students feel safe, cared for, and able to focus on their academic and personal growth.
Feel free to reach out if you have questions, concerns, or specific needs. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during these challenging times. Together, we can create safe and supportive environments for our students.
Respectively - Mike
HALLOWEEN PARADE POSTPONED
From Conners Emerson’s principal:
Hello CES Families,
Due to recent events, we feel that it would be best to postpone our annual Halloween parade. Tomorrow will be a regular early release day at CES. We will still have our "Spooky at Midnight" spirit day.
I will send out information on Sunday evening with plans for a new day and time for the parade.
Thank you for your support.
Dr. Webster