An independent commission investigating the tragic events in Lewiston involving Maine mass shooter Robert Card has concluded that both the Army Reserve and Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) share blame for not recognizing problematic behavior exhibited by Card. The commission's final report highlighted failures by the police in not confiscating the gunman’s weapons and by the Army Reserve in not providing adequate care for Card.
The commission, established by Gov. Janet Mills, revealed its findings at Lewiston City Hall, near the locations where the shootings occurred on October 25, 2023, resulting in the death of 18 individuals and injuring 13 others. Commission chair Dan Wathen emphasized that there were missed opportunities that could have altered the tragic outcome.
