Biden took to his social media 'X', and further expressed gratitude that Lewiston and surrounding communities are now safe, praising the law enforcement officers who worked round the clock to find the suspect.
Maine Governor Janet Mills has said an extensive manhunt is underway for a suspect in a mass shooting at a bowling alley and at a restaurant in Maine's Lewiston on Wednesday night, which claimed the lives of 18 people and injured 13 others.
"Police are currently searching for a Robert R Card. He is considered armed and dangerous. A vehicle involved in this incident was located in Lisbon (a town in Maine, United States.)... We are also checking with the residents in Lisbon," he said.
The suspect is not yet in custody and an active manhunt is underway. Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office shared a photo of the alleged gunman on Facebook Wednesday evening, asking for identification help via messenger or email.
At least 16 people were killed while 50 others were injured in a multiple shooting incident at Lewiston, Maine in the United States on Wednesday night (local time).