Report: Maine Sheriff Had Probable Cause to Detain Gunman Before Mass Shooting
TL;DR
An independent commission investigating the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, found that law enforcement had probable cause to detain gunman Robert Card under the state's "yellow flag" law due to his mental health issues and concerning behavior, including threats and possession of firearms. The commission claims that authorities failed to act on the information, leading to the devastating mass shooting that left 18 dead and 13 injured. The commission will continue its investigation and plans to issue a final comprehensive report with recommendations.
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- Sheriff had cause to take Maine shooter into custody, commission finds The Washington Post
- Lewiston report lands amid broader Maine gun law conversation The Boston Globe
- Law enforcement had probable cause to take Maine gunman into custody and remove his firearms before shooting, report says CNN
- Commission: Sheriff had cause to take Lewiston gunman into custody 6 weeks before shootings Maine Public
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