A report released last week by Sheriff Joel Merry made clear that local law enforcement knew months before the attack that Card's mental health was deteriorating. Police were aware of reports that he was paranoid, hearing voices, experiencing psychotic episodes and possibly dealing with schizophrenia.
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Military officials alerted police in September that Card had been hospitalized after exhibiting erratic behavior and that he still had access to weapons.