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Portland Police Investigating Shots Fired in Inner City

Portland Police Investigating Shots Fired in Inner City

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Portland Police are looking for a suspect after they say gunshots were fired in the area of 33 Grant Street just before 9 pm Sunday night.

Officers say several witnesses stated they heard multiple gunshots in the area, and several casings were found in the street.

The area was shut down for the scene to be processed.

No one was injured and Police do not believe there is any threat to the public.

Portland Police are continuing the investigation and urging anyone with information to contact them at (207) 874-8575. You may also text the keyword PPDME and your message to 847411.

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