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Vetting Under Scrutiny: Maine ICE Shooting Prompts Review Calls
politics1 month ago

Vetting Under Scrutiny: Maine ICE Shooting Prompts Review Calls

Former border czar Tom Homan told CNN that the ICE officer linked to the July fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, likely should not have cleared vetting if abuse allegations from his ex-wives are true, and urged investigators to determine how the vetting process failed. The officer has been identified by news outlets as David Brouillette, though DHS has not confirmed. Democrats are calling for a vetting review as ICE faces renewed scrutiny of its hiring, and the agency has announced body-camera requirements after a separate July Texas case involving Lorenzo Salgado Araujo; Durán Guerrero, a 25-year-old Colombian man, was the victim.

via The Guardian|
#body-cameras#ice#immigration
Maine ICE Shooting: Cameras Present, Not Activated Under Axon Contract
law-enforcement1 month ago

Maine ICE Shooting: Cameras Present, Not Activated Under Axon Contract

Four ICE officials say body-worn Motorola SVX devices at the Biddeford shooting scene could record video, but the cameras were not activated and the lenses reportedly kept covered because ICE uses the SVX as radios under an Axon contract; video recording requires a subscription, and DHS plans to spend over $100 million on Axon gear for ICE. Past deadly ICE incidents stopped short of body-cam footage, and following the Maine shooting ICE paused some traffic stops amid scrutiny of camera deployment.

via The Intercept|
#axon#body-cameras#duranguerrero
Maine Shooting Survivors Sue U.S. Government Over Attack
law11 months ago

Maine Shooting Survivors Sue U.S. Government Over Attack

Survivors and families of victims from the 2023 Lewiston, Maine, mass shooting are suing the US government, alleging the army failed to intervene despite knowing the shooter posed a risk, leading to 18 deaths. The lawsuit claims the army ignored warnings and violated policies, seeking accountability and justice. This case adds to previous legal actions against government entities following mass shootings.

via The Guardian|
#army-failure#law#maine-shooting
"Army Reservists Address Maine Shooter's Brain Injury and Shooting Tragedy"
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Army Reservists Address Maine Shooter's Brain Injury and Shooting Tragedy"

Army reservists testified before an independent commission investigating the Lewiston, Maine shooting that left 18 dead, deflecting blame and citing limitations in their authority to restrict gunman Robert Card's access to firearms due to local law enforcement responsibility and Maine's "yellow flag" law. Testimony revealed efforts taken to handle Card's mental health crisis, but also highlighted communication failures and the need for changes in the law. A post-mortem study of Card's brain found traumatic brain injuries that may have contributed to his behavioral changes, prompting his family to raise awareness of the issue. The commission will issue a formal public report at the conclusion of its investigation.

via NBC News|
#army-reserve#crime-and-justice#gun-violence
Investigation into Maine Shooter's Brain Raises Concerns over CTE and Army Blast Exposure
crime2 years ago

Investigation into Maine Shooter's Brain Raises Concerns over CTE and Army Blast Exposure

The brain of Robert Card, the gunman responsible for the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, is being sent to Boston's CTE Center to determine if he suffered any brain injury or trauma while serving in the Army Reserve. Card, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, had exhibited erratic behavior and had been committed to a mental health facility prior to the shooting. The analysis of Card's brain is expected to shed light on the impact of repeated blasts experienced during his military training. Results from the examination may take six to eight months.

via Newser|
#army-reserve#brain-examination#crime
"Revealing Texts and Missed Warnings: Uncovering the Troubling Truth Behind the Maine Shooting"
crime2 years ago

"Revealing Texts and Missed Warnings: Uncovering the Troubling Truth Behind the Maine Shooting"

Text messages and a letter from a US Army Reserve training supervisor to a Maine sheriff reveal the concerns and fears expressed by Robert R. Card II's fellow reservists about his severe mental illness and potential for committing a mass shooting. The texts, sent in September, urged the supervisor to change the passcode to the unit gate where weapons were stored, as one reservist believed Card was going to "snap and do a mass shooting." Despite the pleas for help, Card went on to kill 18 people and wound several others in a shooting at a bowling alley and bar in Lewiston, Maine, before dying of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot.

via The Boston Globe|
#army-reserve#concerns#crime
Troubling Timeline: Maine Sheriff Alerted on Gunman Weeks Before Mass Shootings
crime2 years ago

Troubling Timeline: Maine Sheriff Alerted on Gunman Weeks Before Mass Shootings

New documents reveal that concerns about the Maine shooter, who killed 18 people and injured several others in October, were relayed to the sheriff's department months before the shooting. The documents show that Card's ex-wife and son had reported his paranoid behavior and retrieval of an arsenal of guns, while the Army Reserve sent him to a psychiatric facility after he made threats of violence. Despite these warnings, the department failed to make contact with Card during wellness checks and allowed his family to attempt to take away his weapons instead of intervening directly. The documents raise questions about whether law enforcement agencies did enough to track down Card and assess the threat he posed.

via The Boston Globe|
#crime#law-enforcement#maine-shooting
Maine Shooter's Troubling Past Ignored by Authorities
crime2 years ago

Maine Shooter's Troubling Past Ignored by Authorities

The U.S. Army revealed that the suspect in the recent mass shooting in Maine, Robert Card, was deemed unfit to possess an Army-issued weapon and participate in live fire activities following a mental health evaluation. The Army had requested a welfare check on Card, but he was not at home during the visit. Card's family was contacted, and they assured authorities that they would secure any firearms he had access to. Card had previously exhibited erratic behavior while deployed with his Army Reserve Unit, prompting his superiors to request law enforcement intervention. Maine Governor Janet Mills confirmed that Card died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

via ABC News|
#crime#gun-control#maine-shooting
Troubling Gun History and Warning Signs Surrounding Lewiston Shooter
crime2 years ago

Troubling Gun History and Warning Signs Surrounding Lewiston Shooter

As residents of Lewiston mourn the victims of a mass shooting that left 18 people dead and 13 injured, new reports reveal that the shooter, Robert Card, was previously denied the purchase of a gun silencer and had been flagged to law enforcement weeks before the shooting. The Maine National Guard had raised concerns about Card potentially committing a mass shooting, and investigations into his history are underway. Meanwhile, survivors share their harrowing experiences, and the families of the victims are divided over Card's death. Maine Governor Janet Mills expressed relief that the gunman was found deceased and announced mental health resources for the public.

via The Independent|
#crime#gun-history#maine-shooting
"Multiple Shootings Leave 8 Dead and Dozens Injured in Maine, Adding to Recent Tragedies"
crime2 years ago

"Multiple Shootings Leave 8 Dead and Dozens Injured in Maine, Adding to Recent Tragedies"

Following the deadliest mass shooting in Maine, a series of shootings occurred over the Halloween weekend, resulting in at least eight deaths and numerous injuries across multiple cities. The shootings included incidents at a Halloween party in Indianapolis, a dispute in Tampa, a large party in Chicago, and a house party in Lake Charles. The ongoing issue of mass shootings in the United States continues to raise concerns, with President Joe Biden urging Congress to address gun violence. Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the Maine shooting, while also examining the suspect's history and a prior visit to his home by police.

via CNN|
#crime#gun-violence#halloween-party-shootings