Events have been canceled as the man hunt continues for the mass murder who killed it least 18 people and left more than a dozen injured in maines second largest city, lewiston. Authorities say 40yearold suspect robert card is still at large and is considered armed and dangerous. Hes a Firearm Instructor and army reservist, with a history of mental illness. Tonight, more than 80 fbi agents are searching land and water to find him. According to police, the suspect fatally shot his first seven victims and a Bowling Alley where a, childrens lead was holding its weekly practice. The boston globe reports, sarah welch, her husband, and a year old daughter were taking part in that practice when she heard what sounded like the pop of a balloon. We saw someone fall, and we heard another pop when we ran now. We just kept running, wells said, and well said she grabbed her daughter and another child and ran to shelter in a nearby restaurant. She said that the leagues coach, who she declined to nam
And thoughts. Chris oleary, thank you again for this evening. Now its time for the last word with jonathan capehart, whos in for lawrence. In for thank you alex. Tonight multiple communities across maine still on lockdown, and search for killer underway after what is now the deadliest Mass Shooting in 2023. Businesses are closed in advance have been canceled is the man hunt continues for the mass murderer, who killed at least 18 people and left more than a dozen injured in maines second largest city, lewiston. Authorities say 40yearold suspect robert card is still at large and is considered armed and dangerous. Hes a Firearm Instructor and army reservist, with a history of mental illness. Tonight, more than 80 fbi agents are searching land and water to find him. According to police, the suspect fatally shot his first seven victims and a Bowling Alley where a, childrens lead was holding its weekly practice. The boston globe reports, sarah welch, her husband, and a year old daughter were
Its really the only time we get to see them. Thank you so much for joining us. This is cnn news central. Inside politics is up next. Today on inside politics, a mass shoot is still on the loose. Officials say they are now using divers to search the river close to where the killers vehicle was found, but are they any closer to finding the Armed And Dangerous suspect . Plus a potential breakthrough. Sources tell cnn theres been significant progress on negotiations to release hostages kidnapped by hamas. This as israeli tanks conduct a second night of targeted raids field just got bigger, but this time its another the democrat jumping in. Congressman dean phillips says President Biden is doing a spectacular job as president. So why is he trying to take his place . Im dana bash. Lets go behind the headlines and inside politics. We begin with the state still gripped with fear as the manhunt continues for the 40 hours after the shooting rampage that killed 18 people at a Bowling Alley and ba
Watching us here in the United States, canada and all around the world, i am kim brunhuber. This hour on cnn newsroom, we are following developments in israel as the idea of launches raids in gaza and the humanitarian crisis worsens. But first, to the u. S. , where there is a man hunt underway right now in maine after two Mass Shootings. Law enforcement surrounded the suspects last known address for hours thursday night as several communities remain on lockdown and residents are on edge. I dont feel safe. It has been more than 31 hours since Police Responded to active Shooter Calls at multiple locations in the town of lewiston, maine. We now know that a gunman killed at least 18 people and wounded 13 others, first at a Bowling Alley and then a restaurant. Hours later authorities found the suspects car at a boat launched in a nearby town. With the suspect is still on the loose police are searching for this man, 40yearold robert card. He is considered armed and dangerous. He charged with
Card is now formally a suspect, he has been charged with eight counts of murder. One for each of the victims identified by police so far. As Police Identify more of the victims, we anticipate the number of charges will rise. Tonight, authorities reiterated that card is still at large. And the man hunt is continuing by air, land, nc. In the last hour, there is been significant Law Enforcement presence near a home in bowden, maine, in connection to their search for robert card. According to the nbc affiliate, a Search Warrant was executed at that home earlier today. It is Standard Practice to search any property affiliated with a suspect, and Law Enforcement officials tell nbc news that, as of right now, there is no clear indication that card is in that home. Or at any specific address. You are looking at live footage of this police searched near that bowden home, or shortly after seven pm, eastern, our nbc news affiliate reported police saying, robert come out with your hands up. Mean s