Investigation Launched into Handling of Lewiston Gunman Concerns

Maine Governor Janet Mills plans to establish an independent commission of experts to investigate the handling of previous concerns about the Lewiston mass shooting, including the months leading up to the incident and the police response. There were warnings about the shooter, Robert Card, from both the Army and his family, and law enforcement had made attempts to check on him prior to the killings. When confronted by reporters about the handling of these warnings, the governor referred to the ongoing investigation by state police. The commission will consist of independent experts with legal, investigative, and mental health backgrounds.