Scarborough Shooting Victim Identified


Police have identified Ryan Townsend from Saco, as the shooting victim at the Scarborough Walmart that took place on Friday evening.  Police say they have questioned Tyler Hish of Scarborough about the incident and released him.  Police say they have also interviewed a woman who knows both men and have released her as well.  Scarborough and State police have said that the investigation into the shooting is ongoing at this time.  Police say they will be conducting more interviews as the investigation continues.  Stay with WGAN for updates to this story.

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