The family of Maine gunman Robert Card feared his deteriorating mental health nearly six months before the deadly mass shootings in Lewiston, according to police documents obtained by Maine's Total Coverage from the Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office. Related video above: Maine governor promises discussion about gun violenceThe reports, released Monday night, detail two incidents, which were about four months apart.
'The day that report was made against Card, documents state the Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office tried to make contact by visiting his home. Officials say he was not at his home during the first visit. Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry says authorities then issued a File 6. A File 6 is used when authorities try to locate a person. The alert against Card included that he was 'armed and dangerous,' as well as details on his behavior.
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