"Army Reservists Address Maine Shooter's Brain Injury and Shooting Tragedy"

Army reservists testified before an independent commission investigating the Lewiston, Maine shooting that left 18 dead, deflecting blame and citing limitations in their authority to restrict gunman Robert Card's access to firearms due to local law enforcement responsibility and Maine's "yellow flag" law. Testimony revealed efforts taken to handle Card's mental health crisis, but also highlighted communication failures and the need for changes in the law. A post-mortem study of Card's brain found traumatic brain injuries that may have contributed to his behavioral changes, prompting his family to raise awareness of the issue. The commission will issue a formal public report at the conclusion of its investigation.