1:38 p.m. ET, October 27, 2023
Authorities Discover Note from Shooting Suspect Suggesting His Anticipation of Not Being Alive at Its Discovery
Officials uncover a note from Robert Card, the suspect in the Maine shooting, which implies that Card did not anticipate being alive when the note was found. This note can be compared to a suicide note in certain aspects, as stated by a law enforcement agent affiliated with CNN.
This partly explains why the investigation has shifted its focus towards searching the nearby waterways, according to the law enforcement source.
The official describes the note as providing information and instructions to others regarding the location and disposal of certain items. Moreover, it implies that Card would no longer be alive when the note was discovered or read.
Authorities are diligently following leads, including considering the potential actions Card may have taken. They have also started preparations for searching the water, specifically near the boat launch where Card’s vehicle was found.
Yesterday, investigators thoroughly examined Card’s vehicle and discovered a .308-caliber AR-15 rifle, according to a law enforcement official. Another law enforcement official revealed that this firearm closely matches the description and caliber of the weapon used in the attack.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will conduct tests to determine if the gun can be matched to bullets and shell casings retrieved from the two shooting scenes.
Authorities executed at least three search warrants on Card’s vehicle, home, and another property on Thursday, which influenced the search procedures carried out on Friday, according to the source.
