Portland Police Arrest A Man Suspected In A Fatal Shooting
Portland Police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting that happened on Monday.
A Portland Man is Charged With Murder for a Fatal Shooting
Omar Abd Elkader, 21, of Portland is charged with murder. He was arrested on Monday and transported to the Cumberland County Jail.
Police Say a Portland Man Died of Gunshot Wounds
The charges stem from an incident Monday evening in the Portland and Alder Street area. Officers responded at approximately 5:30 to that area after receiving information about a shooting. When they arrived, Portland Police discovered the victim, Edgar Cando, 31 of Portland who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Maine Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. About three hours later, police arrested Elkader at the Portland Police Department.
So far, police have not commented on a motive for the shooting or even if the two men knew each other. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
Portland Police Hope to Hear From Anyone With Information About the Incident
Now, officials hope to hear from anyone who has information about this shooting or any other investigation. Tips can be called in to 207-874-8575 or sent via text. Just send the keyword PPDME and the message to 847411.
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