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Lawsuit Filed Against Army Over Preventable Mass Shooting Tragedy

A man photographs a make-shift memorial at the base of the Lewiston sign at Veteran's Memorial Park, Oct. 29, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Lawyers representing survivors and family members of victims of the deadliest shooting in Maine history have initiated legal action against the Army and an Army hospital for their alleged failure to intervene and prevent the tragic incident. The lawsuit involves 100 individuals affected by the shooting.

The legal representatives have filed individual notices of claim, asserting that the Army was aware of the deteriorating mental health of the reservist responsible for the shooting. The reservist exhibited signs of paranoia, delusions, and expressed homicidal intentions, even creating a 'hit list' of targets.

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