A shooting occurred at the Maine Mall Food Court in South Portland this afternoon, resulting in a gunshot wound to the right leg of one victim. Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene and applied a tourniquet to the injured individual. The victim has been transported to a local hospital for further medical treatment.
The suspect is reported to have fled on foot after the incident. Authorities are actively searching for the suspect and urging the public to stay clear of the area as the investigation continues. Witnesses describe chaos in the food court, with people running for cover after hearing the gunshots.
Law enforcement is working with mall security to gather any available surveillance footage and gather more information from witnesses. At this time, no further details about the suspect or motive have been released.
More information will be provided as this story develops. Stay tuned for updates.
