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Missed Interventions by Army, Police Highlighted in Maine Mass Shooting Report

Final report reveals multiple failures to act on warning signs before the deadliest shootings in Maine's history.

  • Commission cites Army Reserve and local police for not seizing shooter’s weapons or addressing his psychiatric crisis.
  • Authorities had the legal grounds to intervene but did not act on multiple red flags, including explicit warnings from colleagues.
  • Report underscores communication breakdowns within the Army and between military and civilian entities.
  • Maine's legislature has since passed new gun control measures, including a three-day waiting period for purchases.
  • The commission refrained from making policy recommendations, focusing instead on presenting factual findings.
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