Maine Shooter's Friend Warned Officials in 1st Interview

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Maine Shooter's Friend Warned Officials in 1st Interview
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Sean Hodgson, a friend and former roommate of the Maine shooter, warned officials about his best friend's escalating anger and paranoia, expressing concern about a potential mass shooting. Despite multiple warning signs and interventions, including a psychiatric hospitalization and a ban on handling weapons, authorities did not confront the shooter, leading to the deadliest shooting in Maine's history. Hodgson believes more could have been done to help his friend and prevent the tragedy.

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