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More arrests made in deadly July shooting on Forest Avenue in Portland

Portland police are still searching for 45-year-old Kristofer Haken of Londonderry, New Hampshire, who may be armed and is considered dangerous.

PORTLAND, Maine — Portland police say five additional arrests have been made in connection with a fatal shooting on Forest Avenue over the summer. 

At 8:45 p.m. on July 30, Portland police responded to the 1110 block of Forest Avenue—an area called Morrills Corner—for a report of a shooting. Four people were injured and taken to Maine Medical Center. 

One of those people, 54-year-old Susan McHugh of Gray, died from her injuries.

On Aug. 8, Portland police took 47-year-old Aaron Karp of Naples into custody and charged him with murder.  He is being held without bail at the Cumberland County Jail.

Over the past several days, the following people have been arrested and charged with one count of conspiracy to commit elevated aggravated assault and two counts of elevated aggravated assault:

  • Kaleb Cidre, 22, of Windham
  • Jason Keenan, 45, of Bath
  • James Moody, 30, of Bowdoin
  • Caleb Pelkey, 33, of Portland
  • Nathan Walsh, 48, of Lewiston

Portland police are still searching for 45-year-old Kristofer Haken of Londonderry, New Hampshire. Police said he is considered dangerous and may be armed. Anyone who sees him should call police and not approach him, according to officials.

Police describe Haken as 5 feet, 9 inches tall and 220 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. He is believed to be associated with the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, officials said.

Credit: Portland Police Department
Kristofer Haken

Portland police ask that anyone who may have information call them at 207-874-8575. You can also text keyword PPDME and your message to 847411.

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