Army Reserve downplayed warnings Robert Card was dangerous
A new independent review sheds light on the Army Reserve’s response to Card’s threats and apparent mental deterioration before the shooting.
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A new independent review sheds light on the Army Reserve’s response to Card’s threats and apparent mental deterioration before the shooting.
Procedures have come under scrutiny since it was revealed that police tried to reach Robert Card weeks before the Lewiston mass shootings.
Shortcomings in mental health treatment, weak laws and a reluctance to threaten personal liberties can derail even concerted attempts to thwart mass shootings.
In September, Army Reservists were so concerned that Card, 40, was about to kill that they told each other to 'change the passcode' to the entrance gate of their base in Saco and be 'armed'.
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