{"id":2087283,"date":"2023-11-01T19:47:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T23:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-gov-janet-mills-announces-independent-panel-to-investigate-lewiston-mass-shooting\/"},"modified":"2023-11-01T19:49:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T23:49:28","slug":"maine-gov-janet-mills-announces-independent-panel-to-investigate-lewiston-mass-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-gov-janet-mills-announces-independent-panel-to-investigate-lewiston-mass-shooting\/","title":{"rendered":"Maine Gov. Janet Mills forms panel to probe Lewiston mass shooting."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmaine-gov-janet-mills-announces-independent-panel-to-investigate-lewiston-mass-shooting%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2087283&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Janet\u200d Mills Launches\u200c Independent \u200bCommission to \u200cInvestigate Mass Shooting in Lewiston, Maine<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/free-beacon-staff-to-editors-arm-the-nathan-robinson-regime-to-prevent-communist-takeover-of-current-affairs\/\" title=\"Free Beacon Staff to Editors: Arm the Nathan Robinson Regime To Prevent Communist Takeover of \u2018Current Affairs\u2019\">taking decisive action<\/a>\u2062 in \u2062the \u2063wake of the devastating \u200dmass shooting\u2063 that shook the community of Lewiston, Maine. With\u200d 18 lives lost and 13 others injured, the governor is determined \u2062to uncover the\u2062 truth behind the tragic events that\u200b unfolded at\u200b Just-In-Time Recreation and Schemengees Bar and Grille on October 25.<\/p>\n<p>The incident sparked \u2062a\u200b dayslong manhunt, which \u2063tragically ended with the \u2062suspected \u200cshooter, Robert Card, \u2063being found\u2063 dead. His body \u2064was discovered inside \u2063a recycling trailer at \u2062Maine Recycling Corporation\u2063 in Lisbon Falls. As the \u2063community grapples with the\u2062 aftermath, questions are arising about Card&#8217;s mental state and the response of law enforcement leading up to the shooting.<\/p>\n<h3>Seeking the\u2064 Truth and Promoting Healing<\/h3>\n<p>Gov. Mills understands \u200bthat\u200d healing \u2063can only begin with \u2063the\u200c truth. In \u2064a powerful statement, she emphasized the importance of uncovering the\u2064 facts \u2062surrounding the tragic \u2063night, \u200dthe preceding months, and the police response. The governor&#8217;s commitment to transparency and justice is unwavering.<\/p>\n<p>Card&#8217;s \u2064family had previously reached \u2063out \u200bto the Sagadahoc \u2064County Sheriff&#8217;s Office, expressing concerns about\u2063 his deteriorating mental\u200c health. In September, Card&#8217;s Army reserve unit also contacted law enforcement, requesting \u200ba \u200bwellness\u2064 check. Despite these\u200d efforts, \u200dtragedy struck less \u200dthan six weeks later.<\/p>\n<p>It \u200dis crucial \u2064to acknowledge that multiple instances over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-gov-janet-mills-announces-independent-panel-to-investigate-lewiston-mass-shooting\/\" title=\"Maine Gov. Janet Mills forms panel to probe Lewiston mass shooting.\">past ten months raised \u2063concerns<\/a> about Card&#8217;s mental well-being and behavior. These concerns were brought\u200b to the attention \u2064of his Army National Reserve Unit, as well as law enforcement agencies \u2063in Maine and\u2063 New York. The governor rightly questions the actions taken\u2063 and whether more could have been \u2062done to prevent \u2063this heartbreaking tragedy.<\/p>\n<h3>An Independent Panel of Experts<\/h3>\n<p>Gov. Mills\u200b is partnering with the \u200cstate attorney general to assemble a panel of independent experts \u200cwith backgrounds in\u200b law, investigation, and mental health. This panel will\u200b leave\u200d no stone \u200bunturned\u200b in their\u2063 pursuit of\u2064 the complete \u2064facts\u200c and circumstances surrounding the mass \u2064shooting.\u200d The governor\u200c believes that the families of the victims, the injured, and the entire nation deserve nothing\u2062 less than full transparency.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation unfolds, the people\u200c of Maine and the nation eagerly \u2063await the findings of\u200b this\u2062 independent commission. Gov. Mills&#8217; unwavering commitment\u200c to justice and healing serves as a beacon of hope in the face of \u200dtragedy.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063 How will the independent commission evaluate the response of \u200dlaw enforcement and emergency services during the incident?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Community \u200cmourns\u2064 and tries \u2062to make sense of this \u2062horrific\u200d act of \u2063violence, Gov. Mills has launched an independent commission to thoroughly\u200d investigate the mass shooting.<\/p>\n<p>The commission, composed of experts in law enforcement, mental \u200dhealth, \u2064and community outreach, aims to provide\u2064 a comprehensive understanding of the events leading up to the \u2062mass shooting and identify any potential contributing factors. It will review all available evidence, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/woman-accused-of-killing-elite-cyclist-allegedly-planned-escape-for-months\/\" title=\"Woman plotted cyclist's murder, planned escape for months.\">including witness statements<\/a>, surveillance footage, and forensic analysis, \u200cto piece together a thorough \u200ctimeline of the\u2064 incident.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Mills emphasized the importance of an independent investigation to ensure transparency and build public trust. By evaluating the\u2064 response of law enforcement and emergency services during \u2063the incident, the commission will also identify any areas for improvement in\u2064 crisis management and emergency \u200dpreparedness.<\/p>\n<p>The governor acknowledged that finding answers and closure will not erase the pain and grief experienced by the victims&#8217; families and the community. However, she \u200dbelieves that a thorough investigation \u200dis essential for both healing and prevention. By \u2063understanding the factors \u200cthat led\u2064 to this tragedy, Maine can take concrete steps to prevent similar incidents in the\u200c future.<\/p>\n<p>The commission will\u2064 also address the \u2063underlying issue of gun\u2064 violence in\u2062 the \u2062state.\u2064 It will examine Maine&#8217;s current gun laws and regulations, looking \u2063for any loopholes or \u2063weaknesses\u200b that may have allowed Robert Card to\u200c obtain and possess firearms. The goal is to develop evidence-based recommendations for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-calls-for-commonsense-gun-safety-laws-after-atlanta-shootings\/\" title=\"Obama Calls For \u2018Commonsense Gun Safety Laws\u2019 After Atlanta Shootings\">stricter gun control measures<\/a> that balance public safety concerns with the rights of responsible gun owners.<\/p>\n<p>The governor has \u2062expressed her commitment to working with state legislators and community advocates \u200dto ensure that these recommendations are implemented swiftly and effectively. She believes that a\u200b comprehensive \u200bapproach, involving stricter background checks, mental health\u200c evaluations, and gun safety education, is crucial in addressing the issue of\u2064 gun violence.<\/p>\n<p>By launching this independent commission, Gov. Mills is sending a strong\u200c message to the people of Lewiston and the entire state of\u200b Maine that their safety and well-being are her top priorities. She is determined to learn from this tragedy and take every \u2064possible measure to prevent future incidents.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation\u2063 unfolds, the commission will keep the public informed about its progress and findings. It will hold public hearings to gather input from community members and experts, ensuring that\u200b all perspectives are considered in the pursuit\u2063 of \u2062truth and justice.<\/p>\n<p>The people of Lewiston and Maine as a whole have\u2062 shown incredible resilience and unity in the \u200dface of this tragedy. By coming together, supporting one another, and demanding accountability, they \u2062can work towards healing and creating a safer future for all. With Gov. Mills&#8217;s\u200d leadership and the efforts \u200dof the independent commission, they can forge a path towards justice\u200c and lasting change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) plans to establish an autonomous commission to probe the recent Lewiston, Maine mass shooting. The tragic incident claimed 18 lives, leaving 13 others wounded. On October 25, a shooter unleashed gunfire at Just-In-Time Recreation and Schemengees Bar and Grille, prompting a lengthy manhunt that culminated in the arrest of the perpetrator.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2087284,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2087283","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2087283","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2087283"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2087283\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2087284"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2087283"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2087283"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2087283"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}