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Brothers arrested for July Westbrook shooting

Brothers arrested for July Westbrook shooting

Police say 21-year-old Alexander Fortin of Westbrook (left) and 24-year-old Joseph Fortin of Gorham were charged with aggravated reckless conduct. (Westbrook Police Department) Photo: clipart.com


WESTBROOK (WGME) — Westbrook police say two brothers were arrested in connection with a shooting in July.

Police say 21-year-old Alexander Fortin of Westbrook and 24-year-old Joseph Fortin of Gorham were charged with aggravated reckless conduct.

The shooting took place on July 26 at 83 Anderson Avenue in Westbrook.

Both brothers were taken to Cumberland County Jail, where bail was set at $7,000.

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