Authorities knew Maine shooter was a threat weeks before slayings
Police feared Robert Card prior to the worst mass shooting in state history would exacerbate the situation.
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Police feared Robert Card prior to the worst mass shooting in state history would exacerbate the situation.
A report released last week by Sheriff Joel Merry made clear that local law enforcement knew months before the attack that Card's mental health was deteriorating. Police were aware of reports that he was paranoid, hearing voices, experiencing psychotic episodes and possibly dealing with schizophrenia.
Videos released to the Portland Press Herald showed police response to a call about a threat posed by the man who would later commit a mass shooting.
Military officials alerted police in September that Card had been hospitalized after exhibiting erratic behavior and that he still had access to weapons.
Videos released to the Portland Press Herald showed police response to a call about a threat posed by the man who would later commit a mass shooting.