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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Gloria Oladipo

Texts and letter show concerns Maine suspect would carry out shooting

Police tape blocks off the street near Schemengees Bar and Grille in Lewiston, Maine on 27 October 2023 in the aftermath of a mass shooting.
Police tape blocks off the street near Schemengees Bar and Grille in Lewiston, Maine, last month in the aftermath of the mass shooting. Photograph: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images

A series of text messages and a letter sent from a US army reserve representative sounded the alarm about the suspected Maine gunman’s mental health and fears that he would commit a mass shooting, according to newly released documents.

Robert Card, 40, was known to have mental health problems, authorities have confirmed since last week’s shootings.

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