Police knew Maine shooter was a threat, video shows

Video footage released by law enforcement shows that police knew that the Maine shooter was dangerous and a threat. 

The footage released on Friday documents a phone call between Sgt. Aaron Skolfield of the Sagadoc County Sheriff’s Office and Army Reserve Capt. Jeremy Reamer, according to The Associated Press.

During the call, Skolfield mentioned concerns about killer Robert Card, specifically that he refused to get medical treatment after being hospitalized during his time in the Army. 

 “I’m a cop myself. ... Obviously, I don't want you guys to get hurt or do anything that would put you guys in a compromising position and have to make a decision," Reamer said on the call.

Skolfield also brought up Maine's yellow flag law, which would allow police to visit someone's house and determine whether or not they should be placed in custody temporarily.

Card carried out the largest mass shooting in Maine history, killing 18 people at a bowling alley in Lewiston. 

He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve and had previously reported mental health issues, according to CBS. He had claimed to hear voices and once threatened to open fire on a military base.