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Maine Mall shooting suspect surrenders

Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, of Westbrook, has been charged with elevated aggravated assault following a shooting at the Maine Mall, according to the South Portland Police Department.
The shooting at the Maine Mall is considered an isolated incident, and police state that the public is not at risk.
Police identified Awad as the shooting suspect and shared surveillance photos about 90 minutes after announcing an 'active situation.'
Authorities advised anyone who sees Awad to call 911 and not engage him.

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The Maine Wire

Maine Mall Shooting Suspect Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, Still at Large: South Portland Police

Police have identified but are still attempting to locate the individual suspected of shooting another person inside the Maine Mall Wednesday afternoon. In a Thursday morning press release, police identified 20-year-old Ahmed Basheer Awad of Westbrook as the suspected shooter. Police say they have obtained a warrant for Awad’s arrest for elevated aggravated assault, a [...] The post Maine Mall Shooting Suspect Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, Still at La…

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Portland Press Herald

Maine Mall shooting suspect surrenders

Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, of Westbrook, is accused of shooting another person inside the mall Wednesday afternoon.

17 days ago·Portland, United States

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NBC Boston

Maine Mall shooting suspect identified, victim expected to survive

The search for a suspect in a shooting at the Maine Mall is ongoing on Thursday, but police say the victim is expected to survive. In an update Wednesday night on Facebook, South Portland Police Chief Dan Ahern said a search of the mall for the shooting suspect proved negative. “We are actively following leads as to the identification and whereabouts of the shooter,” he said. Police released surveillance images of the suspected shooter, who was …

17 days ago·Boston, United States

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WMTW

Maine Mall shooting suspect at large, victim expected to survive

Police say the suspect was seen leaving the mall through the food court entrance. Anyone who spots the suspect is asked to call 911 and to not engage them.

17 days ago·Portland, United States

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Bangor Daily News

Suspect in 'isolated' shooting at Maine Mall remains at large

Police closed the Maine Mall in South Portland on Wednesday after a shooting inside injured one person. But after a search lasting several hours, the suspect remained at large. In a Facebook post shortly after 4 p.m., the South Portland Police Department asked the public to avoid the area of the mall. Police later said they were searching the building for a person suspected of shooting another person, adding that they believe it was an “isolated…

17 days ago·Bangor, United States

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