"Commission Finds Sheriff Had Cause to Seize Maine Gunman's Guns Before Mass Shooting"

An independent commission investigating the Maine mass shooting that left 18 people dead issued an interim report, criticizing the Sagadahoc Sheriff’s Office for not taking action under Maine’s “yellow flag” law to temporarily remove firearms from the shooter, Robert Card Jr., who had a history of mental illness and threats of mass shootings. The report highlighted missed opportunities by law enforcement and military officials to prevent the tragedy, while survivors and victims’ families expressed frustration with the system's failure to address concerns about Card's access to guns.