Another Mass Shooting In USA killed 22 and injured several others, Police searching for Shooter

In another mass shooting incident in the USA, a man fired bullets at several people in the city of Lewiston, state of Maine, USA at a bar and a bowling alley.

Media reported the deaths of around 16-22 people in the incident with several dozens wounded.

The police forces have launched the hunt for the shooter. Police personnel in hundreds of numbers have been searching the city of Lewiston and surrounding to find the suspect.

Officials have confirmed the casualties but have not confirmed the number.

The state and local police identified the suspect as Robert R. Card, 40. The police posted photographs of the person of interest on Facebook. The man is seen wearing a brown hoodie and jeans carrying a semi-automatic rifle walking in a shooting position.

Lewiston is part of Androscoggin County and is located approximately 35 miles (56 km) north of Portland, Maine's largest city.

Mike Sauschuck, Maine Public Safety Commissioner reportedly said that the police have dispersed hundreds of police officers into action to investigate the suspect Mr Card.

According to media reports, the Maine Law Enforcement Bulletin has identified the suspect as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve and a trained firearms instructor. The suspect also reported that he had mental health issues such as hearing voices.

Maine Information & Analysis Center said, "Card was also reported to have been committed to a mental health facility for two weeks during summer 2023 and subsequently released".

Earlier media reports indicated a third shooting at Walmart, which Walmart itself declined.

USA President Joe Biden has been briefed about the situation and the president will also continue to take further updates on the same.

Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office released photographs of the alleged suspect and said that they are currently investigating two active shooting events. They also asked all businesses in the area to close their operations as the police are still investigating.

Jante Mills, Governor of Maine took to X to say "I am aware of and have been briefed on the active shooter situation in Lewiston. I urge all people in the area to follow the direction of State and local enforcement. I will to continue to monitor the situation and remain in close contact with public safety officials.”

Increased Incidents of Mass Shooting

According to the Gun Violence Archive, this is the deadliest mass shooting in America since May 2022. In May 2022, a gunman opened fire at a school in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 children and two teachers. US shootings have been on the rise since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. 647 such incidents occurred in 2022 and 679 incidents are expected in 2023.

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