Summary
Survivors and families of victims of a mass shooting in Maine are suing the U.S. government, claiming negligence by the U.S. Army. The shooter, a reservist named Robert Card, killed 18 people in October 2023. The lawsuit argues that the Army failed to act on clear warnings about Card's mental health and access to weapons.
Key Facts
- The lawsuit was filed by survivors and families of the shooting victims in federal court.
- Robert Card, the shooter, was an Army reservist who killed 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar in Maine in October 2023.
- An independent commission found that both the Army and police missed chances to intervene before the shootings.
- The lawsuit accuses the Army of negligence, including ignoring Card's mental health issues and not removing his access to firearms.
- Card had been hospitalized for mental health problems, but follow-up care was not enforced.
- The Army's internal investigation revealed leadership failures, leading to disciplinary actions against three reserve leaders.
- The shootings resulted in changes to gun laws in Maine.
- Attorneys for the victims' families plan to discuss the case further at a news conference.
