Nearly two years after a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, that left 18 dead and 13 injured, survivors and victims’ families are suing the U.S. Army. Their lawsuit alleges that the Army Reserve failed to act on warning signs displayed by the shooter, Robert Card, including a direct threat he made six weeks prior to the attack on October 25, 2023, when he opened fire at a bowling alley and bar.
The commission investigating the shooting concluded that Card’s Army Reserve unit did not take proper measures to mitigate the threat he posed, failing to follow the recommendations of Card’s medical provider and neglecting to secure his firearms. An attorney for the victims claims, “The evidence we’ve gathered is disturbing,” highlighting critical missed opportunities to prevent the tragedy. A press conference is scheduled to discuss the federal lawsuit further, emphasizing accountability and public safety concerns.
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