Maine lawmakers demand independent Army probe into Lewiston shooting

Maine lawmakers, including Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins, along with Reps. Jared Golden and Chellie M. Pingree, are urging the Army inspector general to conduct an independent investigation into the deadliest mass shooting in the state's history. The shooting, which occurred in Lewiston, left 18 people dead and at least 13 others injured. The lawmakers believe a separate inquiry is necessary to fully understand what happened and to identify any potential preventive measures that could have been taken. The shooter, Robert Card, a former Army reservist, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. State officials and law enforcement suspect the shooting was related to the suspect's mental health struggles, as his family had raised concerns about his deteriorating mental health and access to firearms.