Maine Mass Shooting Update: 18 Victims Named, Suspect Still on the Run Amid Frantic Search

In a tragic incident that unfolded in Lewiston, 18 lives were lost during the Maine mass shooting, including a dedicated youth bowling coach, a high school freshman, a valiant father, and a local bar manager hailed as a hero by his family.

According to Maine State Police, the devastating events transpired Wednesday night at Just-in-Time Recreation, previously known as Sparetime Recreation, per WGME.

Among the victims, seven individuals, six male and one female, succumbed to the tragic circumstances at this location.

Furthermore, eight more lives, all of them male, were lost at Schemengees Bar and Grille, as confirmed by the authorities.

An additional three individuals lost their lives despite efforts to transport them to nearby hospitals.

The victims, as reported by the state medical examiner, span a wide range of ages, from a 14-year-old to a 76-year-old.

As the community grapples with this heart-wrenching loss, all 18 victims have been officially identified, shedding light on the individuals who tragically lost their lives in this devastating incident.

Maine Mass Shooting Victims

Tricia Asselin, 53

Tricia Asselin was one of the victims who tragically passed away at Just-in-Time Recreation, ABC News noted.

Her identity was confirmed by her brother, who chose to remain unnamed. Notably, she was the sole female victim at the bowling alley.

William "Bill" Brackett, 48

Bill Brackett, 48, was identified as a victim by his father, William Brackett. He was part of a gathering of deaf individuals engaged in a game of cornhole at Schemengees Bar & Grill.

Peyton Brewer-Ross, 40

Peyton Brewer-Ross, 40, was confirmed as a victim by the AFL-CIO, his employer. He leaves behind cherished memories within the organization.

Tommy Conrad, 34

Tommy Conrad, 34, was recognized as one of the victims, as confirmed by his father, Timothy Conrad. He is survived by his 9-year-old daughter and was a newly appointed manager at the bowling alley.

Michael Deslauriers II, 51

Michael Deslauriers II's sister confirmed his status as one of the victims. Deslauriers, 51, was an individual who enjoyed golfing and bowling and had a remarkable talent for making people laugh. He leaves behind a girlfriend and three children.

Maxx Hathaway, 35

Maxx Hathaway, 35, was officially identified as one of the victims during a press conference held on Friday.

Bryan MacFarlane, 41

Bryan MacFarlane, 41, was also officially acknowledged as one of the victims during a press conference.

Keith Macneir, 64

Keith Macneir, 64, was officially recognized as a victim during the same press conference.

Ronald Morin, 55

Ronald Morin, 55, was among those officially acknowledged as victims during the press conference.

Joshua Seal, 36

Joshua Seal, 36, was confirmed as a victim by his employer, the Pine Tree Society, where he held the role of director of interpreting services and was an advocate for the Deaf community.

Arthur Strout, 42

Arthur Strout, 42, was confirmed as one of the victims at Schemengees Bar & Grill by his father, Arthur Barnard. Tragically, he left the premises just ten minutes before the shooting occurred. Strout was a father of five.

Robert "Bob" Violette, 76

Robert Violette, 76, was confirmed as one of the victims at the bowling alley by his daughter-in-law, Cassandra Violette. He lost his life alongside his wife, Lucille Violette.

Lucille Violette, 73

Lucille Violette, 73, was also officially recognized as one of the victims during the press conference. She passed away alongside her husband, Robert Violette, at the bowling alley.

Steven Vozzella, 45

Steven Vozzella, 45, was identified as a victim by his brother, Nick Vozzella. He was part of a group of deaf individuals playing cornhole at Schemengees Bar & Grill.

Jason Walker, 51

Jason Walker, 51, was officially recognized as a victim during the press conference.

Joseph Walker, 57

Joseph Walker, 57, was identified as a victim by his father, Leroy Walker Sr. He was the manager at Schemengees Bar & Grill and displayed extraordinary courage by attempting to confront the assailant. Tragically, he suffered two gunshot wounds in the process.

Aaron Young, 14

Aaron Young, 14, was confirmed as one of the victims at Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley by his mother, Cindy Young. He lost his life alongside his father, William Young.

William "Bill" Young, 44

William "Bill" Young, 44, was identified as a victim who also passed away at the bowling alley by his wife, Cindy Young. He, too, lost his life alongside his teenage son, Aaron Young.

Search for Maine Mass Shooter Continues

Law enforcement agencies have undertaken a comprehensive search in the efforts to locate the Maine mass shooting suspect, Robert Card, an Army reservist.

Authorities have scoured expansive wooded areas, including hundreds of acres of family-owned property.

Dive teams equipped with sonar technology were deployed to explore the depths of a nearby river.

Additionally, they closely examined a possible suicide note discovered on Thursday at a residence linked to Card, which was addressed to his son.

Regrettably, the note did not provide any clear motive for the tragic events.

State Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck has refrained from speculating on Card's status, neither confirming if he is alive nor deceased, emphasizing that investigators are keeping all possibilities open.

Authorities have grappled with the complexity of their search due to the recovery of Card's cellphone at the residence.

This has posed a challenge as law enforcement typically relies on mobile devices to track suspects.

Federal agents have conducted thorough searches of properties connected to Card, collecting various items, including electronics.

Investigators are meticulously reviewing Card's financial records, examining his social media activity and written materials, and delving into his mental health history to gain a comprehensive understanding of his background and potential motivations.

Notably, these tragic events have contributed to the distressing statistic that marks the 36th mass killing in the United States this year, as reported by a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in collaboration with Northeastern University.

The intensity of the search for Card continues as the community grapples with the aftermath of this terrible incident.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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