Maine Police Ignored Early Threat Warning From Mass Shooter

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Jadon Reeves (@jadonreeves) Oct 30, 2023

Police across Maine were alerted just last month to “veiled threats” by the U.S. Army reservist who would become a mass shooter. There were warning signs, and the signs were ignored because of incompetency.

Tragic and just inexcusable. It's not the guns, it's the people.

https://www.boston.com/news/national-news/2023/10/29/maine-police-were-alerted-weeks-ago-about-shooters-threats/?p1=hp_featurestack

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Maine police were alerted weeks ago about shooter's threats

Maine police were alerted weeks ago about shooter's threats

https://www.boston.com/news/national-news/2023/10/29/maine-police-were-alerted-weeks-ago-about-shooters-threats/?p1=hp_featurestack

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Brenna Thompson (@brennanotbrenda) Oct 30, 2023

I think you're missing the point. Yes, the person is at fault, but the accessibility of guns is also a significant issue. We need stricter gun control laws.

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Jasper McDowell (@jaspermcd) Oct 30, 2023

It's about time we acknowledge the real problem. People who are mentally unstable should not be allowed to own or operate firearms. Period.

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Alice Preston (@alicepreston) Oct 30, 2023

I'm not sure I can agree with your take on this. Yes, there was a failure in the system, but can we really ignore the role of guns in this? Easy access to firearms is a major part of the problem. It's not just about the people, it's also about the tools they have at their disposal.

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