JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images(LEWISTON, MAINE) -- At least 18 people were killed, and 13 others were injured in a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday evening, officials said.
The suspect, Robert Card, is still at large.
The shooting unfolded in two locations: a bowling alley where a children's league was taking place and a local bar, officials said.
Here's how the news is developing. All times Eastern.
Oct 27, 11:30 PM EDT Biden on Maine shootings: 'This has been a tragic two days'
President Joe Biden issued a statement Friday night following the news that the suspect in the Maine mass shootings was found dead, saying, "This has been a tragic two days – not just for Lewiston, Maine, but for our entire country."
"Tonight we’re grateful that Lewiston and surrounding communities are safe after spending excruciating days hiding in their homes," Biden added.
Biden also thanked law enforcement, saying "they are the best of us," and, again, called on congressional Republicans to pass gun safety legislation.
"The Lewiston community – and all Americans – deserve nothing less," the president said.
Oct 27, 11:15 PM EDT Garland says no community should 'endure these mass shootings'
Attorney General Merrick Garland thanked law enforcement for their efforts in finding the suspect and pledged continued support for those who have been impacted by the mass shooting.
"I want to thank our state and local law enforcement partners, along with the FBI, ATF, U.S. Marshals, and other federal agencies who have been working day and night to locate the shooter and keep the affected communities safe," Garland said in a statement.
Garland said that the FBI would continue to provide victim support resources to those who have been devastated by the tragedy that happened in Lewiston on Wednesday.
"No community should have to endure these mass shootings which have become routine in our country," Garland said.
Oct 27, 11:14 PM EDT 'The threat is over': Lewiston police chief
Lewiston Police Chief David L. St. Pierre said authorities are relieved that the manhunt for mass shooting suspect Robert Card has ended.
"Our community can now breathe a sigh of relief, as the Gov. stated, and I can’t echo that enough," the police chief said, addressing the media at a news conference Friday night.
Despite Carr being found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, which authorities confirmed at the press event, St. Pierre said law enforcement has a lot of work ahead of them.
"Our work again is not done here. I was very elated tonight when I got the call from Commissioner Sauschuck advising me of the revelation of what took place and that Mr. Card is deceased and no longer a threat to our community or any other community," he said. "I just don’t want to forget the families that are grieving and will continue to grieve. I don't want to forget the law enforcement officials that have worked tirelessly throughout this whole event to come to a good conclusion."
He added, "I'm very happy to be here, and I’m very happy to say the threat is over."
Authorities also noted that hunting, which had been restricted in four communities where searching for the suspect had been taking place, is no longer banned for the weekend.
Officials said they will share further updates on Saturday.
Oct 27, 11:06 PM EDT Governor confirms death of suspect Robert Card
Gov. Janet Mills officially confirmed the Maine mass shooting suspect Robert Card is dead. Authorities found his body on Friday, she said.
Oct 27, 9:14 PM EDT Maine shooting suspect Robert Card found dead, sources say
Maine shooting suspect Robert Card has been found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News.
A body has been recovered, the sources said.
The body was found at a recycling center in Lisbon where Card worked, sources said.
Oct 27, 5:38 PM EDT Shelter-in-place order rescinded, hunting banned in 4 cities
The shelter-in-place order has been rescinded, but hunting has been banned in the cities of Lewiston, Lisbon, Bowdoin and Monmouth, officials said.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant.
Authorities said they do not know how many weapons suspect Robert Card may have.
Oct 27, 5:28 PM EDT What we know about the victims
The names of the 18 people killed in Wednesday night's mass shooting in Maine were released by authorities on Friday.
The victims at the bowling alley include youth bowling coach Bob Violette and his wife Lucille Violette, as well as bowling alley manager Tommy Conrad.
Aaron Young, 14, and his father William "Bill" Young, 43, were also among the victims at the bowling alley, their family said.
Victims Steven Vozzella and Bill Brackett were among those killed at Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant. They were a part of a gathering of deaf people playing cornhole.
Oct 27, 5:19 PM EDT Slain victims range in age from 14 to 76
A 14-year-old boy and his father and a 76-year-old man and his wife were among the 18 victims killed in Wednesday's mass shooting at a bowling alley and bar, Maine officials said.
Officials released the 18 names at a news conference on Friday before holding a moment of silence.
Four of the 18 victims were deaf, officials said.
Oct 27, 3:30 PM EDT Lewiston residents begin emerging from shelter-in-place to grieve
Though fear is still gripping Lewiston, Maine, some residents are emerging from the shelter-in-place order to grieve and to lift up their community.
"People mourn in different ways … for me, I want to be here doing something in my community, trying to uplift everybody," resident Alex McMahon told ABC News after he hung up a "Lewiston Strong" sign near the bowling alley.
McMahon said he knows one of the 18 people killed in Wednesday's mass shooting.
"A lot of people knew people that were affected," he said. "One of our regular customers was one of the men that died a hero trying to take out the gunman."
He said he wants to help the community heal, adding, "We want to heal with unity and strength.”
Oct 27, 3:18 PM EDT Biden briefed on manhunt
President Joe Biden was briefed Friday afternoon on the latest information surrounding the Maine mass shooting investigation and manhunt, according to the White House.
Over 200 FBI personnel are in Maine to help the victims and contribute to the search, FBI Director Christopher Wray told Biden.
Oct 27, 1:46 PM EDT Bowling alley shooting 'like a horror movie,' 10-year-old says
Tammy Asselin and her 10-year-old daughter, Toni, were at the Lewiston, Maine, bowling alley when the gunfire erupted, and they got separated during the chaos.
Toni told ABC News Live the massacre was "like a horror movie."
"I saw someone get shot and I saw, like, blood splatter everywhere, and they just fell off their chair and they weren't moving," Toni said. "I ran out the exit. I didn't know where my mom was. And I ran with three other people to Subway."
"I was trying to stay a little bit calmer," Toni said. "But then when I realized my mom wasn’t following me, I kind of started crying."
Tammy Asselin's cousin, Tricia Asselin, was among the victims killed inside the bowling alley.
"She was the most fun person," she said. "I just feel devastated for the loss of her family, and especially her son."
Oct 27, 10:34 AM EDT Shelter-in-place order remains in effect
As the search for Maine mass shooting suspect Robert Card intensifies, authorities said Friday that they've received over 530 tips and leads.
The shelter-in-place order remains in effect in the cities of Lewiston, Auburn, Bowdoin and Lisbon, and there will be an ongoing conversation each day, authorities said.
Divers will be a "major focus today," authorities said, adding, "We have a lot of other irons in the fire."
Lewiston, Maine, mass shooting: Here's what we know
Meanwhile, police are continuing their work at the two mass shooting sites, the bow