"Maine Gunman's Warning Signs: Prior Statements and Powerful Weapon Raise Questions"

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Three months before the Maine mass shooting, Robert Card, the alleged gunman, was taken for psychiatric evaluation after exhibiting concerning behavior and hearing voices. He had allegedly made disturbing comments and displayed aggressive behavior, prompting his Army Reserve unit to seek help for him. The newly released body camera footage shows the moments leading up to his evaluation. An independent commission is now investigating the events leading up to the shooting and has been granted subpoena power to compel documents and witness testimony from relevant individuals and entities, including the US military.
- Alleged Maine gunman told cops he was 'capable' of doing 'something' before shooting KGO-TV
- Alleged Maine gunman told police he was 'capable' of doing 'something' 3 months before shooting ABC News
- Gun used in Lewiston mass shooting was more powerful than an AR-15 Bangor Daily News
- Questions raised after video of Robert Card's interaction with NY troopers WMTW Portland
- Lewiston shooter left note saying ‘he’s had enough and is trained to hurt people,’ State Police say The Boston Globe
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