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healthmilitary1 year ago

"Maine Gunman's Traumatic Brain Injury and Army Reservist's Intel: Uncovering the Ramifications"

The autopsy of Robert M. Card II, the Army Reservist who committed a mass shooting in Maine, revealed profound brain damage likely caused by routine training blasts, raising concerns about the impact of such exposure on military personnel and veterans. The findings suggest that even low-level blasts may significantly contribute to mental health struggles among veterans, with potential implications for treatment strategies and criminal justice. The case prompts questions about the extent of similar risks faced by other troops and the need for better understanding and support for those with similar injuries.

healthmilitary2 years ago

"Maine Officials Seek Army Investigation into Gunman's Brain for Possible Service-Related Damage"

The brain of a gunman who killed 18 people in Maine has been sent to a lab in Massachusetts to determine if his military service in the Army Reserves caused any brain injuries that may have contributed to his unusual behavior leading up to the shootings. The concern stems from his exposure to blasts while training cadets at West Point.