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Who are the victims of Maine mass shooting? A father and teenage son among the dead

"My heart is breaking"; Family grieves the loss of Lewiston shooting victims Aaron and Bill Young
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LEWISTON, Maine - The names of all 18 victims of the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine have now been released. Seven people died at Sparetime Recreation bowling alley and 8 more died at Schemengees Bar and Grille. Three additional victims died at area hospitals.

Gunman Robert Card  was found dead Friday night.

Here are the names of the victims that WBZ and CBS have confirmed:

Bill Young, 44

Bill Young was bowling with his teenage son at Sparetime on Wednesday when they were both killed. Family members confirmed his death to WBZ-TV. Bill was a married father of three who "was always trying to make people laugh and always enjoyed life to the fullest," according to his brother.

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Bill Young was bowling with his son when both were killed in Lewiston, Maine. Family photo

Aaron Young, 14

Aaron Young was sophomore in high school and was bowling with his father when both were killed. Family members confirmed his death to WBZ. Aaron "enjoyed doing anything his father was doing," according to his uncle, who described him as gentle and thoughtful.

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Aaron Young was bowling with his father when both were killed in the Lewiston, Maine shootings. Family photo

Bob Violette, 76 and Lucille Violette, 73

Bob Violette was a longtime bowling instructor who friends tell us was teaching kids at Sparetime Recreation at the time of the shooting. Violette's daughter confirmed to WBZ-TV that he was among those killed Wednesday night. Violette was 76-years-old.

Co-worker Brandon Dubuc described Violette as "so kind and he was always super understanding. He was very patient with everybody." He said Bob Violette helped with the youth league for "as long as I can remember. There wasn't a kid that he wouldn't help... He was just always a warm presence."

Bob and Lucille Violette
Bob and Lucille Violette Maine Department of Public Safety

Joseph Walker, 57

Joseph Walker was a bar manager at Schemengees and was working when gunfire broke out Wednesday. A relative confirmed his death to CBS News. Walker is the son of Auburn City Councilor Leroy Walker.

According to his father, Joseph Walker was killed as he went after the gunman with a butcher knife.

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Joseph Walker was killed inside Schemengees bar. Family photo

Michael Deslauriers II, 51

Michael Deslauriers was bowling with family and friends at Sparetime Recreation at the time of the shootings. Michael's father confirms he is one of the deceased.

According to Michael Deslauriers Sr., his son and a friend made sure their wives and several children were safe before charging at the shooter. He said both men were killed.

Michael Deslauriers
Michael Deslauriers Maine Department of Public Safety

Peyton Brewer-Ross, 40

Peyton Brewer-Ross has been identified as one of the victims of the Lewiston shootings. His employer, Bath Iron Works confirmed his death. 

"Peyton was a valuable part of our team...He was hired just five years ago and was making a positive impact on our company. He will be sorely missed," Bath Iron Works said.  

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Peyton Brewer-Ross was killed in the mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday night. Bath Iron Works

Joshua Seal, 36

Joshua Seal was an interpreter for the deaf. His death was confirmed by the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf. Seal was at Schemengees bar taking part in a cornhole tournament for deaf athletes, his wife told WGME

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Joshua Seal Maine Department of Public Safety

Billy Brackett, 48

Billy Bracket was also at the cornhole tournament at Schemengees Bar & Grille when he was killed. His death was confirmed by the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf. 

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Billy Brackett Maine Department of Public Safety

Bryan MacFarlane, 41

Bryan MacFarlane, 40, was participating in the cornhole tournament for deaf athletes at Schemengees Bar & Grille when he was killed. His death was confirmed by his sister and by the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf. 

MacFarlane's sister Keri told WBZ that he "loved riding motorcycles, camping in his trailer, snowmobiling, fishing, hanging out with Deaf friends, and especially loved his dog named M&M." She said MacFarlane worked as a truck driver.

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Bryan MacFarlane was killed inside Schemengees Bar & Grille. Family photo

Steve Vozzella, 45

Steve Vozzella was at the cornhole tournament for deaf athletes at Schemengees Bar & Grille when he was killed. His death was confirmed by the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf. 

Steve Vozzella
Steve Vozzella Maine Department of Public Safety

Arthur Strout, 42

Arthur Strout, a father of five, was killed in the shooting at Schemengees Bar and Grille. His father tells WBZ that had been playing pool with his son at the bar Wednesday night, and left shortly before the shooting.

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Arthur Strout was killed in a shooting at Schemengees in Lewiston, Maine CBS Boston

Tricia Asselin, 53

Tricia Asselin was enjoying the Wednesday night bowling league at Sparetime with her sister and others when the gunman opened fire. Her sister says Tricia called 911 but was shot and killed.

Her family says she's a mother who worked three jobs and will be remembered as the selfless person she was that night. 

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Tricia Asselin  Maine Department of Public Safety

Ronald G Morin, 55

Ronald G Morin Lewiston
Ronald G Morin Maine Department of Public Safety

Maxx Hathaway, 35

Maxx Hathaway Lewiston
Maxx Hathaway Maine Department of Public Safety

Thomas Conrad, 34

Thomas Conrad Lewiston
Thomas Conrad Maine Department of Public Safety

Jason Walker, 51

Jason Walker Lewiston
Jason Walker Maine Department of Public Safety

Keith Macneir, 64 

Keith Macneir Lewiston
Maine Department of Public Safety
Lewiston Maine victims
All 18 victims of the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine have been identified Maine Department of Public Safety
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