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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bernard Condon and Jim Mustian

Police were alerted just last month about a Maine shooter’s threats. 'We couldn't locate him.'

Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Maine police agencies became aware last month of threats that Robert Card made against his US army base, highlighting yet another missed warning sign ahead of the year’s deadliest mass shooting.

A statewide awareness alert was issued in mid-September to watch for Robert Card after he made threats against the base in Saco, Maine and fellow soldiers, the Associated Press reported. After searching for Card at his home and the base without success, the agencies moved on.

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