Maine Mass Shooting Victims Identified

Family members have identified the names of some of the 18 victims of two deadly shootings at a bar and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night, where 13 people were also injured.

A gunman carrying an assault-style weapon opened fire at the Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley and the Schemengees Bar and Grille restaurant and then fled, sparking a massive manhunt. The suspect has been identified as Robert Card, a 40-year-old Army reservist.

The death toll of the two shootings has grown from the initial estimate of 16 to 18 in the past 24 hours. According to Reuters, citing police reports, seven were killed at the bowling alley, eight were fatally shot at the restaurant and three more died at hospitals.

These are the names of some of the victims of the shootings in Lewiston, as confirmed by their families. Maine State Police and Lewiston police have not yet released the names of the victims.

Bill and Aaron Young

Father and son Bill and Aaron Young were both shot and killed at the Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley in Lewiston, as Bill's brother Rob Young told Reuters.

The man said that his brother and his 14-year-old son were at the venue with their bowling league.

Tricia Asselin

DJ Johnson, Tricia Asselin's brother, told CNN that the 53-year-old woman was shot and killed at the bowling alley as she was trying to call 911. Asselin worked part-time at the venue, but she was there that evening for a night out with her sister, who survived the shooting.

​​"She wasn't going to run. She was going to try and help," said Johnson. Asselin is survived an adult son.

Bob Violette

Bob Violette's daughter-in-law Cassandra Violette confirmed the death of the 76-year-old retired Sears mechanic to the local Sun Journal. She told the newspaper that Bob Violette loved to bowl and had started a youth league many years ago.

He leaves behind three sons and six grandchildren, according to his daughter-in-law. His wife Lucy was injured in the attack.

Michael Deslauriers II

Michael Deslauriers Sr., the chairman of historical society Sabbatus Maine, wrote on Facebook that his son Michael Deslauriers II and his friend died at the bowling alley on Wednesday night while protecting their wives and children.

"I have the hardest news for a father to ever have to share," Deslauriers Sr., wrote. "They made sure their wives and several young children were under cover then they charged the shooter."

Tommy Conrad

Tommy Conrad's father Timothy Conrad told ABC News that his son, a manager at the bowling alley, was among the victims. He's survived by his 9-year-old daughter.

Joseph Walker

Leroy Walker confirmed to MSNBC the death of his son Joseph Walker, an employee of the Schemengees Bar and Grille restaurant.

Joseph Walker was a husband, father, and grandfather who was helping to raise two grandchildren and a stepson, his father said. He lived close to his two brothers and had been planning a cornhole tournament to help veterans before he was shot and killed on Wednesday night.

Bryan MacFarlane

Brian MacFarlane, 40, was taking part in a cornhole tournament at the Lewiston restaurant as part of a group belonging to the deaf community. His death was confirmed to CNN by his sister Keri Brooks, who said MacFarlane had recently moved to Maine, was a motorcyclist and loved his dog M&M.

Peyton Brewer-Ross

Peyton Brewer-Ross was among the many taking part in the cornhole tournament at the restaurant, his brother Ralph Brewer told CNN. The 39-year-old man loved playing cornhole and spending time with friends at the Schemengees, according to his brother.

He's survived by a 2-year-old daughter.

Arthur Strout

Arthur Strout was also killed at the Schemengees, his father Arthur Barnard told WBZ News. He's survived by his five children.

Barnard said he had just left Strout to play pool at the bar and restaurant when he received news that there was an active shooter at the venue.

"The crazy part is just being with him just before it happened, minutes, I mean 10 minutes before it happened," said Barnard. The family learned of Strout's death on Thursday.

Steven Vozzella

Steven Vozzella, part of the group belonging to the deaf community participating in the cornhole tournament at the restaurant, was among the shooter's victims, his brother Nick Vozzella told ABC News.