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.