LEWISTON, Maine — All three survivors of the mass shooting who are being treated at Central Maine Medical Center have been upgraded from critical condition, the hospital said.
The hospital said they are no longer critical and now considered "stable," though the specifics of their conditions were not made clear.
On Monday, the hospital defined stable as this: "Vital signs are within normal limits. Patient is conscious but may be uncomfortable."
“We are grateful that these patients continue to improve and get well,” John Alexander, chief medical officer at Central Maine Healthcare, said in a news release issued Saturday. “Meanwhile we want to encourage everyone to take some time to practice self-care. Whether it’s spending time with loved ones, taking a walk in the woods, or reading a book, it is very important that we do whatever we need as individuals to take care of ourselves.”
The three people being treated at the Lewiston hospital are among the 13 injured in the Oct. 25 mass shootings at Schemengees Bar and Grille and Just-In-Time Recreation, also called Sparetime. Eighteen people died in the shooting.
The shooter, 40-year-old Robert Card, was found dead Friday, Oct. 27, in Lisbon Falls from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound that was confirmed by the Maine medical examiner's office on Friday.
Multiple resources, support initiatives, fundraisers, and community efforts have been set up to support the survivors, families and friends of victims, as well as the greater community.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill visited Lewiston on Friday to pay tribute to, honor, and support the community with this message: "You're not alone."
To learn more about available resources, visit the following links below: