Former Army Member Carries Out Threats in Maine Despite Police Alert

Lewiston, Maine United States of America
Maine police had issued a statewide alert about Card's threats weeks before the incident.
Robert Card, a former Army member, carried out a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine.

On October 28, 2023, a tragic event unfolded in Lewiston, Maine, when a man identified as Robert Card, a former Army member, opened fire in a public area, causing multiple casualties. Card had been previously flagged by the Maine police for making threats of violence.

The Maine police had issued a statewide alert about Card's threats weeks before the incident. The alert was based on information from a concerned citizen who reported Card's alarming behavior. Card had been making threats of violence, specifically mentioning a mass shooting. The police took the threats seriously and issued a statewide alert, warning other law enforcement agencies about Card.

Despite the alert, Card was able to carry out his threats. The incident has raised questions about the effectiveness of the alert system and the measures taken to prevent such incidents. The police are currently investigating the incident and the events leading up to it.

Card's military background has also been highlighted in the wake of the incident. He served in the Army but was discharged under conditions that have not been disclosed. The investigation is ongoing, and more information is expected to be released in the coming days.


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