Army Reservist Suspected in Maine Killings Taken for Evaluation by Police Following Erratic Behavior

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Army Reservist Suspected in Maine Killings Taken for Evaluation by Police Following Erratic Behavior
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A U.S. Army reservist, Robert Card, is suspected of killing 18 people and injuring 13 in a mass shooting at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine. The state was gripped with fear as authorities conducted a massive search for the armed and dangerous suspect. Card had undergone a mental health evaluation in July after displaying erratic behavior during training. The shootings shocked the state, which has one of the lowest homicide rates in the country. Schools, offices, and stores closed, and condolences poured in from across the nation. The incident highlights the ongoing debate around gun laws and mental health in the United States.

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