The U.S. Army determined the Maine shooting suspect should not have a weapon.
Law enforcement officers gather outside Lewiston High School, Maine on Oct. 26, 2023.in Maine that left 18 dead and 13 wounded, the U.S. Army says suspect Robert Card's commander was told he should not have a weapon, and that it asked the local sheriff’s office to perform a welfare check.
The Army also said Monday that the U.S. Army Reserve's Surgeon’s Office and the U.S. Army Reserve’s medical management team "made multiple attempts to contact Card." The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office said Monday night, the department received an email from Card's Army Reserve unit in Saco asking for a wellness check.
“On Sep. 17, 2023, our deputy made contact with Mr. Card’s brother, who told our office that he would work to secure any firearms that Mr. Card had access to. Our deputy also asked that the family call back if they believed that Mr. Card need an evaluation or was a risk to himself or others," the Sheriff's office said in a statement to ABC News.Last week, a U.S.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Maine law enforcement previously sent to Maine shooter’s home for welfare checksRobert Card was previously sought by police before he opened fire on innocent Maine citizens.
Read more »
Army Reserve Commander, Family Warned Police About Maine GunmanRobert Card’s ex-wife and son told deputies his mental health had deteriorated and he had access to firearms
Read more »
Army, Police Knew About Maine Mass Shooter's Concerning BehaviorThe Army recently determined that the gunman should not have access to firearms.
Read more »
Maine mass killing suspect had mental health issues, purchased guns legally, authorities sayPolice missed two clear opportunities to end a dragnet that locked down and terrified Maine’s second-largest city after a gunman killed 18 people.
Read more »
Maine mass shooting suspect left behind note with phone, bank infoAuthorities wouldn't describe the letter as a “suicide note,” but said that the “tone and tenor” of the message signaled Robert Card knew he “was not going to be around.'
Read more »
Police were alerted just last month about Maine shooter's threats: ‘We couldn't locate him'Police across Maine were alerted just last month to “veiled threats” by the U.S. Army reservist who would go on to carry out the worst mass shooting in the…
Read more »