Family of Maine shooting suspect says his mental health had deteriorated rapidly

[Backseat Driver]

23. Did he serve in either of the Desert Storm campaigns or in Afghanistan...PTSD ghosts?

This relative's answers are suspect, hearsay or pillow talk, from dear brother or other relative of the suspect? As an instructor, would he not have worn adequate ear muffs on the range? ! I suppose one wouldn't be able to hear the "students" either then? I doubt soldiers in a conflict do, but high-powered hearing aids would mean possible significant hearing loss for how long or if he had been trying to keep the disability hidden? Were these fitted prior to his hospitalization this summer or afterwards?

I'm listening to this press conference. The rhetoric makes me ill, and Collins waffled on answering the question when asked about possible legislation she'd support.

My heart is heavy with grief for the friends and families, for the responders and the children who have been traumatized by this incident and all impacted by the suspected shooter.