Robert Card was ‘exposed to thousands of low-level blasts’ during Army grenade training in New York state, and the injury to his brain likely played a role in his behavioral changes before the mass shooting, researchers say.
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Physicians, gun owners, activists pack Maine State House for hearing on gun reform
Dozens of people testified for and against a pair of bills that include expanding background check requirements to advertised private firearms sales and a 72-hour waiting period on purchases.
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Army reservists tell commission more could have been done to help Lewiston gunman
Robert Card was a longtime reservist for a Saco-based unit. His colleagues became increasingly concerned about his behavior last year but took few steps to follow up on his mental health treatment.
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Forensic analysis shows Lewiston shooter had traumatic brain injury
Robert Card’s family agreed to release the findings of the brain analysis Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, News
Press Herald partners with Frontline to investigate Lewiston mass shooting
The newsroom will undertake an accountability investigation into Maine’s deadliest mass shooting.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Democrats launch push to pass gun safety bills in response to Lewiston shooting
Public hearings begin on gun safety bills that would ban bump stocks, institute a 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases and expand background checks to advertised private sales.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Mental health funding bill draws broad support at Maine State House
Nobody testified against House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross’ proposal to invest at least $17.5 million in mental health crisis services.
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Lewiston survivors implore commission to prevent another mass shooting
More than a dozen survivors of the Oct. 25 mass shooting testified Monday, recalling the trauma of that night and asking the commission to prevent it from happening again.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
In Lewiston, shooting survivors share memories, fears, frustrations with panel investigating Oct. 25 tragedy
The commission is hearing from victims and others impacted by the shootings.
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Gun safety debates expected to draw crowds to Maine State House this week
Two legislative committees are scheduled to hear public testimony on a slate of bills proposed in the wake of the mass shooting in Lewiston.