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Maine Gunman's Disturbing Warning Signs Before Mass Shooting

Army reservist Robert Card, responsible for Maine's deadliest mass shooting, had exhibited concerning behavior and made threatening statements months before the shooting. He had expressed paranoia and concerns about fellow soldiers talking behind his back, and had been warned about his deteriorating mental health by family members and fellow reservists. Despite these warnings, he was not taken into protective custody, and the shooting at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston resulted in 18 deaths and 13 injuries before Card died by suicide.

via NBC News|

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"Ex-Mother-in-Law Warned: Lakewood Church Shooting Was Predictable and Preventable"

The ex-mother-in-law of the Lakewood Church shooter, Genesse Ivonne Moreno, described the attack as "predictable and preventable," citing a history of mental illness and a bitter family conflict. Moreno, who brought her 7-year-old son to the church and opened fire, was killed by armed guards, while the boy remains hospitalized in critical condition. The shooter's ex-husband and neighbors detailed years of alarming behavior, including displaying swastikas and pointing a rifle at children, but claim that law enforcement and officials failed to take meaningful action. The grandmother also criticized child protective services and the lack of red flag laws, emphasizing the need for preventive measures in cases involving known mental illness.

via Fox News|

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"Warnings Ignored: Uncovering the Tragic Events Leading to the Lakewood Church Shooting"

The former mother-in-law of the woman accused of shooting at Lakewood Church in Houston believes the incident was "predictable and preventable" due to the suspect's mental health issues and access to firearms. The suspect, Genesse Moreno, had a history of schizophrenia and a criminal record, and her former mother-in-law had reached out to the church for help. Moreno's 7-year-old son was critically injured in the shooting, and the motive remains under investigation. Despite government and law enforcement involvement, the family feels the system failed to provide adequate support.

via ABC News|

#crime-mental-health #lakewood-church #mental-health

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Maine Shooter's Friend Warned Officials in 1st Interview

Sean Hodgson, a friend and former roommate of the Maine shooter, warned officials about his best friend's escalating anger and paranoia, expressing concern about a potential mass shooting. Despite multiple warning signs and interventions, including a psychiatric hospitalization and a ban on handling weapons, authorities did not confront the shooter, leading to the deadliest shooting in Maine's history. Hodgson believes more could have been done to help his friend and prevent the tragedy.

via NBC News|

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