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Portland man charged after allegedly firing gun in residential area

Portland police arrested Chi Ho, 40, of Portland early Friday morning.

PORTLAND, Maine — Portland police arrested a man early Friday morning after he allegedly fired his gun in a residential area.

Officers responded to reports of shots fired at 355 Woodford St. around 7:17 a.m., according to a news release from the Portland Police Department.

Police identified a suspect in the shooting investigation as 40-year-old Chi Ho of Portland. Ho is accused of firing his gun "after an altercation," the release stated.

Ho was arrested and charged with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.

Portland police ask that anyone with information about the incident, including those who may have heard the gun fire, to call them at 207-874-8575. You can also text keyword PPDME and your message to 847411.

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