Michael Bowden, 18, of Etna, Penobscot County, Maine, United States attended Nokomis Regional Middle/High School in Newport, Penobscot County. He worked at the Walmart store in Palmyra, Somerset County, Maine but his employment was terminated in 2021.
On May 29, 2023, Bowden took to Facebook to share a photo of himself and another man. They are both wearing a Walmart uniform.
On October 25, 2023, Robert R. Card II, 40, of Bowdoin, Sagadahoc County, Maine used a high-powered assault-style rifle to open fire at the Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley and Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant in Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine, killing at least 18 people and injuring least 13 people. On October 27, 2023, he was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a recycling center in Lisbon, Androscoggin County, Maine.
On October 29, 2023, Bowden took a photo of himself with a .308-caliber Savage bolt-action rifle and ammunition in his lap. Whether or not he owned the rifle and purchased it legally have yet to be confirmed.
Via Snapchat, Bowden sent the photo to an employee of the Walmart store in Palmyra where he used to work. In a text, the Etna man allegedly threatened to commit “Lewiston part two” after sending the photo to the Walmart employee.
Later that day, Bowden was arrested without incident. He was charged with aggravated reckless conduct and domestic violence terrorizing.
On October 31, 2023, Bowden posted a $10,000 cash bond and was released. On January 3, 2024, he will make his initial court appearance.
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