Maine shooting suspect found dead, ending 3-day manhunt

Law enforcement discovered the body of Robert Card, 40, on Friday, ending a three-day manhunt that followed a major mass shooting in the town of Lewiston.

Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, told the Bangor Daily News that authorities discovered Card's body near a recycling center where he previously worked. Card was a suspect in an incident that saw 18 people killed and 13 injured. Citing law enforcement sources, the Wall Street Journal reported that Card appeared to die of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The shooting saw the gunman open fire at two separate locations, Sparetime Recreation bowling alley and Schemengees Bar and Grill.

Card had not been seen since the Wednesday evening violence. The manhunt saw divers search the Androscoggin River after authorities discovered his vehicle parked near a boat launch.

The alleged gunman was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve and had previously reported mental health issues, according to CBS. He had claimed to hear voices and once threatened to open fire on a military base.

Maine authorities ended the shelter-in-place orders earlier on Friday evening.

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