New details have emerged about the military background of Robert Card, the suspected shooter in the deadly mass shooting that occurred in Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday. Card, a 40-year-old Army reservist, had an unremarkable military career and was due to retire this year. He had no combat deployments and his awards included the Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (x2), Humanitarian Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Army Service Ribbon.

Card's military background has raised questions about whether his training and access to firearms played a role in the mass shooting. Two senior law enforcement officials revealed that Card's unit commanders had sent him for psychiatric treatment earlier this year due to concerns about threats he made to the base and claims of hearing voices.

The tragedy has sparked discussions about the need for stricter gun control measures, with focus on "red-flag" laws which allow law enforcement or family members to petition a judge for an extreme risk protection order. These measures can prevent individuals who pose a danger to themselves or others from obtaining firearms. Early evidence suggests that such laws have the potential to prevent mass shootings and gun suicides.

As the investigation into the mass shooting continues, there are calls for better mental health support and intervention for individuals who show warning signs of violence.