Friday, October 27th 2023, 9:38 AM UTC

The victims of the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, have been identified, shedding light on the tragic loss of life. Among the 18 people killed were a volunteer youth bowling coach, a high school freshman, and his father, and a bar manager who died trying to confront the gunman.

Seven people were killed at Just-in-Time Recreation, formerly known as Sparetime Recreation, and eight more died at Schemengees Bar and Grille. Three others died after being taken to area hospitals. The victims' names have not been officially released, but family members have confirmed their deaths.

One of the victims, Aaron Young, was a freshman at Winthrop High School. His father, Bill Young, was also killed in the shooting. The Winthrop School Superintendent expressed the community's devastation, calling it "uncharted territory" and asking for patience during the healing process.

Another victim, Joseph Walker, was the manager at Schemengees Bar and Grille. His father, Auburn City Councilor Leroy Walker, shared that Joseph tried to stop the gunman by picking up a butcher knife but was shot and killed in the process. He described his son as a "great son" who did "a lot of good things for a lot of good people."

As the community mourns these tragic losses, law enforcement continues their search for the suspected shooter, Robert Card. The search has extended to neighboring Canada, with border guards on alert.