Survivors Sue Army Over Maine Shooting

Survivors and family members of the victims of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine's history are initiating legal action against the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, and Keller Army Community Hospital. They allege negligence, stating these entities ignored numerous warning signs regarding Army Reservist Robert Card's deteriorating mental health, which included paranoid and delusional behavior and the creation of a 'hit list'. On October 25, 2023, Card opened fire at a bowling alley and bar, killing 18 and injuring 13 before taking his own life. The legal process begins with notices of claim, allowing the military six months to respond before a formal lawsuit can be filed. An independent commission found significant opportunities for intervention were missed by both the Army and civilian law enforcement. The claim asserts that the military's failure to act violated its own policies and procedures, contributing to the tragedy.