Families Demand Deeper Probe into Maine's Deadliest Mass Shooting

Families of the victims of Maine's deadliest mass shooting are urging for a broader federal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. This call comes days after Army officials released reports highlighting failures and disciplinary actions. The families' lawyers seek an Inspector General probe to address conflicting findings.

The families of victims from Maine's deadliest mass shooting have called for a more extensive federal investigation into the incident's circumstances. The request follows Army reports detailing the events and subsequent disciplinary actions against three officers.

The families, represented by lawyers, found the 'narrow scope' and conflicting conclusions of the reports 'troubling.' They have urged Maine's congressional delegation to advocate for an Inspector General investigation by the Department of Defense to uncover potential systemic failures missed in initial reviews.

The shooter, Robert Card, a reservist in a severe mental health crisis, killed 18 people and injured 33 others before dying by suicide. An independent commission is also investigating, with results expected by summer. Army reports indicated significant leadership failures and recommended mental health management reforms for reservists, which Maine's congressional delegates support implementing promptly.