Brain of Maine Mass Shooter Under Study for Potential Military-Linked Damage

Robert Card, an Army Reservist, exhibited signs of deteriorating mental health prior to the shooting; results from brain testing could take up to eight months.

The brain of alleged Maine mass shooter Robert Card is being studied for potential damage linked to his military service, specifically his exposure to blasts during hand grenade training.
Card, a 40-year-old Army Reservist, allegedly opened fire at a bar and bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, claiming 18 lives and injuring 13 more before taking his own life.
In the months leading up to the shooting, Card exhibited signs of deteriorating mental health, including hearing voices and making violent threats. He was institutionalized for two weeks for psychological treatment and evaluation.
Following his hospitalization, the Army directed that Card should not have a weapon, handle ammunition, participate in live fire activity, or be put in a deployable status due to concerns over his well-being.
The results of Card's brain testing, which is being conducted by Boston University, could take six to eight months to come back.

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