US Navy Yard Shooting Highlights Military's Treatment of Mental Issues -- Voice of America
The emotional state of the gunman in the Navy Yard shooting has emerged as a central element of the investigation, with questions being raised about why Navy contractor Aaron Alexis retained a security clearance despite a background of psychiatric problems.
The more investigators learn about Aaron Alexis from police, military, and medical records, the more questions come up about why he retained his security clearance and the badge that allowed him to enter a Naval building in the U.S. Capital and kill 12 people.
Rear Admiral John Kirby, a spokesman for the Navy, said this is among the matters being looked into.
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