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Portland police investigate fourth shooting in less than a week

Portland police investigate fourth shooting in less than a week

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PORTLAND (WGME) — Portland police are investigating a fourth shooting in the city in less than a week.

On Sunday night, they reported a shooting at the intersection of Brighton Avenue and Bolton Street.

According to officials, it appears a suspect shot randomly down Bolton Street.

Police found the suspect and took him into custody.

Two separate shootings in the Riverton Park area over the weekend are under investigation, along with another Tuesday near Oxford Street.

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