The Portland Police Department is investigating an apparent shooting that occurred near Morrill’s Corner Tuesday evening that resulted in four people being hospitalized.
Police and emergency vehicles responded to the scene of a reported shots fired at about 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday at Morrill’s Corner.
Portland Police issued a traffic alert on X at 9:20 p.m. closing traffic from Bell Street to Morrill’s Corner, and urging the public to avoid the area “for a major incident.”
At around 11 p.m., Portland Police stated that they were on the scene of the 1100 block of Forest Avenue, from where four victims injured in the apparent shooting had been taken to Maine Medical Center.
On Wednesday, Portland Police stated that they would not be releasing any further details on the victims at this time.
Police were still on the scene Wednesday morning, but reopened Forest Avenue to traffic at about 8:30 a.m.
Nearby business Samuel’s Bar and Grill posted to Facebook Tuesday night that “There was a shooting at Morrill’s Corner tonight.”
“It was not at Samuel’s. Our employees and customers are all safe thanks to the quick reaction of our employees and the Portland Police Department,” the business stated in a post.
According to News Center Maine, Portland Police Maj. Robert Martin said the department is “working to identify witnesses and possibly video from businesses or homes that are in the area,” but that no arrest had been made, as of 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
In their Wednesday press release, Portland Police stated that the temporary shelter in place recommendation for those near the area has been lifted as they “don’t believe there is any threat to the public at this time.”
“This is an active and ongoing investigation, and as such, we will not be releasing any further details at this time,” Portland Police stated. “Police will provide updates to the public as the case allows.”
This story is developing and will be updated as additional information is released.
New Mainers?
how many does it take to be considerd a mass shooting? i thought 3 was enough… wonder why they dont label it that??
Waiting for the update on the identity of the shooter, Muhammad, and the four people hospitalized: Muhammad, Muhammad, Muhammad and Muhammad.
Why no information? Why was Me Medical on a lockdown shortly after the shooting? Word is it was a dispute among members of The Outlaw motorcycle group.