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Arrest made in shootings in Portland’s Old Port

Arrest made in shootings in Portland’s Old Port

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PORTLAND (WGME) — Portland police say an arrest has been made in a double shooting on Wharf Street in the early morning hours of September 12.

Friday, police arrested 19-year-old Tyreese Vargas of Westbrook on warrants of criminal attempt- murder, two counts of elevated aggravated assault, reckless conduct with a firearm and two counts of violating conditions of release.

Vargas is being held at the Cumberland County Jail.

The shootings are still under investigation.

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