Lewiston Shooting: Alleged Gunman Purchased Silencer Prior to Incident

Lewiston, Maine United States of America
Local police had been alerted weeks before the shooting about threats made by Card.
The alleged shooter, Robert Card, purchased a silencer a month prior to the incident.

On October 29, 2023, a tragic shooting incident occurred in Lewiston, Maine, resulting in the death of two individuals and injuring several others. The alleged shooter, identified as Robert Card, was apprehended by the police.

Investigations revealed that Card had purchased a silencer a month prior to the incident. This information was confirmed by both CNN and ABC News. Furthermore, Politico reported that local police had been alerted weeks before the shooting about threats made by Card. However, it is unclear what actions were taken in response to these warnings.

The incident has sparked discussions about gun control and mental health, with many questioning how Card was able to legally purchase a silencer despite the warnings. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released in the coming weeks.


Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • Unclear what actions were taken by the police in response to the warnings about Card.

Sources

92%

  • Unique Points
    • The article provides detailed information about the shooter's past criminal records.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (90%)
    • The article seems to focus more on the shooter's past rather than the incident itself, which could indicate a bias towards sensationalizing the criminal's history.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (85%)
      • CNN is owned by WarnerMedia News & Sports, a division of AT&T's WarnerMedia. AT&T has been known to donate to both Democratic and Republican parties, which could potentially influence the site's reporting.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      90%

      • Unique Points
        • The article reveals that the shooter attempted to buy a silencer months before the shooting, which is a unique point not mentioned in the other articles.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (85%)
        • The article seems to emphasize the shooter's attempt to buy a silencer, which could indicate a bias towards highlighting the premeditation of the crime.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (85%)
          • ABC News is owned by The Walt Disney Company, which has been known to donate to both Democratic and Republican parties, potentially influencing the site's reporting.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          96%

          • Unique Points
            • The article discloses that the police were alerted about the shooter's threats weeks before the incident, which is a unique point not mentioned in the other articles.
          • Accuracy
            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (95%)
            • The article seems to place a lot of emphasis on the police's prior knowledge of the threats, which could indicate a bias towards criticizing the police's response.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (90%)
              • Politico is owned by Capitol News Company, which is privately held and does not disclose its political donations. However, some of its founders and key figures have been known to have political affiliations.
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication