18 Victims Identified in Tragic Shooting at Bowling Alley and Bar
A bar manager, four deaf friends, and a teenage bowler were among the 18 victims formally identified by police on Friday. The ages of those caught up in the violence ranged from 14 to 76 years old. Some of the victims died while trying to protect others from the gunman. The shooting occurred at a popular family-friendly establishment, where the gunman opened fire before moving on to a second target, a bar and grill restaurant.
The body of the suspect, 40-year-old Robert Card, was found late Friday evening. Officials reported that Card had recently made threats to carry out a shooting at a National Guard facility and had mental health issues.
Victims List:
- Aaron and Bill Young – Aaron, 14, was bowling with his father and their league when the shooting occurred. Their family learned of their deaths on Thursday afternoon.
- Joseph Walker – The bar manager of Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant was confirmed dead by his father. It took over 14 hours for the family to be notified.
- Bob and Lucy Violette – Bob, a 76-year-old retired Sears mechanic and avid bowler, was killed while trying to protect the kids he was responsible for. His wife Lucy was also killed in the shooting.
- Bryan McFarlane – Mr. McFarlane was participating in a cornhole tournament at Schemengees bar when the second shooting occurred. His sister confirmed his death.
- Tricia Asselin – Ms. Asselin, a part-time employee at Just-In-Time Recreation, was shot while attempting to call 911 during the attack.
- Tommy Conrad – A manager at the bowling alley, Conrad leaves behind a nine-year-old daughter.
- Peyton Brewer Ross – A member of the Maine AFL-CIO and a new father, Ross was loved by his community.
- Joshua Seal – A well-known ASL interpreter, Seal was hosting a community event for the deaf when the shooting unfolded.
These victims were innocent individuals who were enjoying a night out or participating in activities they loved. The tragic events have left their families and communities devastated. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this senseless act of violence.
