Maine mass shooting report exposes failure in Army

Here's what to know                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 August 20, 2024 Good afternoon, it is Tuesday, August 20, and we're covering Maine mass shooting report exposes failure , hospital accused of losing part of patient's skull following brain surgery, College Football Playoff 2024: Preseason predictions & much more!! First time reading? American Fact of the Day! On August 20, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was officially certified, granting women the right to vote. This milestone came after decades of intense activism and advocacy by suffragists and suffragettes. The amendment marked the culmination of a long struggle for gender equality and was celebrated as a significant victory for women's rights in America. The first presidential election in which women could vote was held later that year, in November 1920, and it marked a new era of political participation in the United States. Breaking Updates Maine mass shooting report exposes failure in Army, law enforcement and hospital responses Nearly 10 months after a tragic shooting in Lewiston, Maine, an independent commission has revealed that both local law enforcement and the U.S. military missed several critical opportunities to potentially prevent the incident. The report highlights that the gunman, Robert Card, was solely responsible for his actions, but various oversights contributed to the tragedy. For instance, a sheriff's sergeant had enough grounds to place Card in protective custody during a welfare check weeks prior to the shooting, but did not do so. Additionally, Card's Army Reserve unit failed to act on mental health recommendations and neglected to inform local law enforcement about previous threats made by Card. The military's lack of follow-up after Card's psychiatric evaluation and the failure of medical staff to file a critical alert further compounded the situation. The commission, established by Maine Governor Janet Mills after the shooting, conducted numerous hearings to gather testimonies from various stakeholders, including law enforcement, military personnel, and affected families. The report underscores that if the Army Reserve unit had fully disclosed Card's situation, local authorities might have acted more decisively. Although the commission's work faced delays due to military bureaucracy, it aims to provide a foundation for improving response mechanisms to prevent future tragedies. 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