Maine Shooter's Troubling Past Ignored by Authorities

The U.S. Army revealed that the suspect in the recent mass shooting in Maine, Robert Card, was deemed unfit to possess an Army-issued weapon and participate in live fire activities following a mental health evaluation. The Army had requested a welfare check on Card, but he was not at home during the visit. Card's family was contacted, and they assured authorities that they would secure any firearms he had access to. Card had previously exhibited erratic behavior while deployed with his Army Reserve Unit, prompting his superiors to request law enforcement intervention. Maine Governor Janet Mills confirmed that Card died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.