Coverage dated December 10, 2023

Brain Sample from Maine Gunman to Be Examined for Injury Related to Army Reserves

Headline from Military.com

A brain sample from a gunman who killed 18 people in Maine has been sent to a lab in Massachusetts to be examined for signs of injury related to his service in the Army Reserves.

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  1. Military.com

    Brain Sample from Maine Gunman to Be Examined for Injury Related to Army Reserves (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    A brain sample from a gunman who killed 18 people in Maine has been sent to a lab in Massachusetts to be examined for signs of injury related to his service in the Army Reserves.

  2. Fox News

    Brain sample from Maine gunman to be examined for signs of injuries related to military service (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The brain tissue of a Maine gunman who killed 18 people and injured 13 has been sent to a Massachusetts lab to be examined for potential injuries related to his military service.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Brain sample from Maine gunman to be examined at Boston University for injury related to Army Reserves (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The state’s chief medical examiner wants to know if a brain injury stemming from the gunman's military service could have contributed to unusual behavior he exhibited leading up to the Oct. 25 shootings.

  4. NBC News

    Maine gunman's brain sent to lab to see if it was damaged during Army service (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    A spokesperson for the medical examiner’s office characterized the extra step as a matter of thoroughness “due to the combined history of military experience and actions.”

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