Investigation into Lewiston Shooter's Brain Damage and Army Involvement

Testing is being conducted on the brain of Lewiston shooter Robert Card at Boston University's UNITE Brain Bank, a renowned research facility for traumatic brain injuries and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The New York Times has raised questions about whether Card's exposure to blasts during his time in the Army Reserve contributed to his mental state during the shooting. Results from the testing may take 6 to 8 months to be available. The Maine State Medical Examiner's Office believes that conducting this testing is necessary to provide answers in such cases. Governor Janet Mills has formed an independent commission to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, but the commission's initial public meeting has been postponed.