Maine Police Alerted Weeks Ago About Shooter's Threats, But Failed to Locate Him

Maine police were alerted about "veiled threats" made by Robert Card, the U.S. Army reservist responsible for the recent mass shooting in the state, but failed to locate him or take further action. The statewide awareness alert was sent in mid-September after Card made threats against his base and fellow soldiers. Despite increased patrols and a visit to Card's home, law enforcement did not find any sign of him. The FBI stated that Card had not been on their radar, and their background check system did not have any information that would have prohibited him from purchasing firearms. Card's case highlights missed red flags and raises questions about what could have been done to prevent the massacre.