Troubling Gun History and Warning Signs Surrounding Lewiston Shooter

As residents of Lewiston mourn the victims of a mass shooting that left 18 people dead and 13 injured, new reports reveal that the shooter, Robert Card, was previously denied the purchase of a gun silencer and had been flagged to law enforcement weeks before the shooting. The Maine National Guard had raised concerns about Card potentially committing a mass shooting, and investigations into his history are underway. Meanwhile, survivors share their harrowing experiences, and the families of the victims are divided over Card's death. Maine Governor Janet Mills expressed relief that the gunman was found deceased and announced mental health resources for the public.
- Lewiston shooter's gun history emerges as locals host vigil– live The Independent
- Documents: Family, staff sergeant feared Lewiston gunman was 'going to snap' weeks before shooting WMTW-TV
- Cops were sent to Maine gunman’s home weeks before massacres amid concern he ‘is going to snap and commit a mass shooting’ CNN
- Former Maine Recycling Corporation manager says he told FBI where gunman was found NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ
- Documents show troubling timeline regarding Maine gunman WCVB Channel 5 Boston
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