Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Maine Shooting Victims Sue US Government Over Army's Negligence
A group of people who were hurt or lost loved ones in a shooting in Maine are suing the U.S. government.
They say the government, specifically the Army, knew the shooter, an Army reservist, was having serious mental health problems and might become violent.
They claim the Army did not do enough to stop him, even though he had guns and threatened to harm others.
The lawsuit alleges the Army knew about his issues, including hearing voices and threatening to shoot up a place.
They are asking for money to cover the costs of the shooting, like medical bills and the emotional distress.
They believe the Army should have done more to help the shooter and prevent the tragedy.
Survivors and families of victims are suing the U.S. government.
The lawsuit alleges the Army knew of shooter Robert Card's mental instability.
Card made threats of mass violence before the October 2023 shooting.
The lawsuit claims the Army did not remove Card’s guns or ensure he received treatment.
The lawsuit seeks monetary damages for the victims.
- Who
- Survivors and families of victims are suing the U.S. government.
- What
- A lawsuit claims the U.S. Army was negligent in its handling of shooter Robert Card.
- When
- The shooting occurred on October 25, 2023.
- Where
- The shooting took place in Lewiston, Maine.
- Why
- The lawsuit seeks damages for the Army's alleged failure to prevent the shooting.
- Event Date
- October 25, 2023
- Location
- Lewiston, Maine
- Victims
- 18 killed, 13 wounded
- Defendant
- U.S. Government
- Plaintiff
- Survivors and families of victims
- Accusation
- Army's negligence in handling the shooter
