On this day - 27 October
Historical items of interest as featured in the papers of the day.
Robert Card found dead
18 people died as a result of a spree shooting in Maine, US, carried out by Robert Card. He initially killed 8 individuals and injured another 3 in a bowling alley before moving on to a restaurant where he killed 10 and injured 10. This was one of the deadliest shootings in US history.
Robert Card was found dead on October 27th 2023. He had a self inflicted gun wound. Post mortem examination revealed traumatic brain injuries, likely attributable to his time working as a grenade instructor.
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