Maine Department of Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck announced on Saturday morning that Robert Card, wanted in connection with Wednesday's deadly mass shootings at two businesses in Maine, was found dead at a recycling center.

Card's body was discovered at approximately 7:45 p.m. Friday inside a box trailer located in an overflow parking lot for the Maine Recycling Corporation at 61 Capital Ave. in Lisbon. Sauschuck described the trailer as a tractor-trailer style and mentioned that Card was found in the back of an unlocked box trailer.

The investigation revealed that Card died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Two guns, matching the description of the ones used in the shootings, were found with Card's body. He was also wearing the same sweatshirt he had on during the night of the shootings.

Maine authorities had previously cleared the Maine Recycling Corporation facility and the immediate surrounding area but had not checked the overflow parking location until the owner of the business suggested doing so. The Maine State Police Tactical Team eventually found Card's body inside the trailer.

Card had been employed as a commercial driver by the Maine Recycling Corporation for approximately one year until he voluntarily left the company late last spring. In a statement, the company expressed their deep shock and stated that they are assisting the investigation in every possible way. The employees and community at large are profoundly shaken by the tragic events.

Card was wanted on murder charges following the deaths of 18 people at Schemengees Bar and Grille Restaurant on Lincoln Street and Just-In-Time Recreation on Mollison Way in Lewiston. Thirteen individuals were also injured, with three remaining in critical condition as of Saturday morning.

Maine Governor Janet Mills expressed relief that the search for Card has ended, assuring the public that law enforcement will continue to investigate the case thoroughly to provide closure for the victims and their families.

The victims, ranging in age from 14 to 76, were identified by officials on Friday afternoon.

The Lewiston Memorial Armory at 65 Central Ave. has been opened as a family assistance center for victims and their support persons, providing a centralized space for seeking assistance. Mental health services for the general public will be offered at the Ramada hotel in Lewiston.

Law enforcement authorities discovered a note addressed to a loved one at Card's residence, containing his phone's passcode and bank account information. While not explicitly a suicide note, the tone suggested Card's intention to no longer be present. A search warrant is being obtained to access Card's phone as part of the investigation.

Sauschuck added that paranoia likely played a role in Card's decision to target the two businesses, as he believed people were talking about him.

A long gun was recovered from Card's white Subaru station wagon, which was found at a boat launch in Lisbon on the night of the shootings. The firearms recovered during the investigation were legally purchased by Card, according to Jim Ferguson, special agent in charge of the ATF's Boston Field Division.

Card's family, well-known in the town of Bowdoin, Maine, came forward as the first to identify him among the 820 tips and leads received by law enforcement. They have been subjected to threats and harassment since then.

The U.S. Army confirmed that Card was an Army reservist since December 2002, holding the rank of sergeant first class and working as a petroleum supply specialist. Last month, Card allegedly threatened to attack a U.S. Army Reserve Center in Saco, prompting increased patrols but no further action taken at the time.

Following Card's death, shelter-in-place orders were lifted, and restrictions on hunting in the area were also lifted.

The investigation into the shocking incident continues as authorities work to provide support to the victims and their families affected by this senseless act of violence.