Army Reserves' Limited Control Over Lewiston Shooter's Mental Health and Weapons Revealed
Lt. Col. Ryan Vazquez testifies on the constraints faced by military officials in managing Robert Card's mental health and firearm access before the Lewiston mass shooting.
- Lt. Col. Ryan Vazquez stated that Robert Card was deemed a 'low threat' after his psychiatric hospitalization.
- Vazquez highlighted the limited authority of Army Reserves over reservists' civilian lives.
- The commission's interim report criticized law enforcement for not seizing Card's guns earlier.
- Card's unit faced communication issues and lacked the power to enforce medical recommendations.
- The Lewiston commission is set to release a full report on the incident this summer.
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