Army and police missed chances to intervene before Maine mass shootings, special commission report finds
The special commission cited shortcomings by police for failing to seize the gunman's weapons and by the Army Reserves for failing to get proper psychiatric care for the reservist responsible for the attack.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/army-and-police-missed-chances-to-intervene-before-maine-mass-shootings-special-commission-report-finds
The independent commission report on the deadliest shootings in Maine history pointed out failures by the Army Reserves and police in intervening in the gunman's psychiatric crisis and seizing his weapons. The report highlighted the need for better care and handling of weapons by both authorities. It was acknowledged that law enforcement had the authority to act before the tragedy, but the Army Reserves should have done more. Family members and survivors testified about the gunman's troubling behavior leading up to the shootings.