AUGUSTA, Maine — The autopsy report of Robert Card, the gunman responsible for the tragic shooting that claimed the lives of 18 people in Lewiston in October, has revealed that he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The report, however, does not specify the exact time of his death.
Card’s body was discovered at 7:45 p.m. on October 27, 2023, in a trailer at the Maine Recycling Corporation in Lisbon, putting an end to a two-day manhunt. A statement released in November of the same year suggested that Card likely passed away eight to 12 hours before his body was found. The final autopsy report, which was obtained by various news outlets, did not include this particular timeframe.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has chosen not to share further details from the report, citing privacy concerns and Maine state law. Card’s family provided a full copy of the autopsy report to a reporter from a well-known publication. More information regarding the autopsy and the circumstances surrounding Card’s death is anticipated to be disclosed next week, when members of the medical examiner’s office are scheduled to testify before the commission investigating the shooting.
The tragic incident in Lewiston shook the community to its core, with many still grappling to make sense of the senseless violence that unfolded. The revelation of the autopsy report has brought a mix of closure and renewed questions for the families of the victims and the entire community.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the shooting and understand what drove Card to commit such a heinous act. The findings from the autopsy report are likely to provide valuable insights into the mental state of the gunman and shed light on any potential warning signs that may have been missed.
Despite the challenges and heartache faced by the community, there is a collective determination to remember the lives lost and honor their memories. The upcoming testimonies by members of the medical examiner’s office hold the promise of uncovering more details that could help bring closure and healing to those affected by the tragedy.