Independent Commission Highlights Failures to Intervene Before Maine Mass Shooting

Despite clear warnings and legal avenues, law enforcement did not act to prevent the tragedy, a report finds.

An independent commission found multiple missed opportunities to intervene with Maine mass shooter Robert Card, potentially preventing the tragedy.
Law enforcement had probable cause to take Card into custody and remove his firearms under Maine's Yellow Flag law but failed to do so.
Card's deteriorating mental health and potential for violence were known to authorities, family, and the U.S. Army Reserves months before the shooting.
Despite warnings and legal means to act, law enforcement's inaction and reliance on Card's family to manage his access to firearms were criticized.
The commission's interim report aims to provide key insights for policy and law enforcement improvements, with a final report expected in the coming months.