Maine Delegation Demands Answers on Army's Handling of Reservist in Lewiston Shootings

Maine's congressional delegation is urging the U.S. Army to explain its failure to address the danger posed by a reservist with known mental health issues and a history of violent threats before he killed 18 people and injured 13 others in a shooting rampage in Lewiston. The delegation is calling for a comprehensive investigation to understand what could have been done differently to prevent the tragedy and to restore public confidence. The Army had restricted the reservist's access to Army-issued weapons but did not take steps to remove his access to private firearms. The shooting has sparked calls for gun safety legislation in Maine and nationally.