PORTLAND, Maine — A Portland man is facing murder charges following a shooting in the area of Portland and Alder Streets Monday night.
Police responded to a report of a shooting around 5:29 p.m. and found Edgar Cando, 31, of Portland, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to a Tuesday release from the Portland Police Department.
Almost three hours later, police said they arrested Omar Abd Elkader, 21, of Portland. He was charged with murder and transported to Cumberland County Jail.
Cando was taken to Maine Medical Center where he succumbed to injuries.
Investigators urge anyone with information that might assist in this or any other case to call them at (207) 874-8575. You can also text the keyword PPDME and your message to 847411.