Maine mall shooting suspect turns himself into police

Category: Crime

Ahmed Basheer Awad has surrendered to South Portland police following a shooting incident at the Maine Mall, where he shot another man in the leg. He faces multiple charges and is being held on a $100,000 cash bail. The firearm used in the incident has not been recovered, and police are investigating whether Awad is still in Maine.

Keywords: South Portland, Maine Mall shooting, Ahmed Basheer Awad

Source: Maine Public

Update At: 2/7/2025

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