Crime
Shooting at Maine Mall Leaves One Injured, Search for Juvenile Suspect Ongoing

South Portland, Maine — Law enforcement agencies are actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred at the Maine Mall in South Portland, leaving one person injured and prompting an extensive search for the suspected juvenile shooter.
According to the South Portland Police Department (SPPD), officers responded to reports of gunfire inside the mall during the afternoon hours.
Authorities have described the incident as “isolated,” with no indication of an ongoing threat to the wider public.
Preliminary information from tactical command indicates that the shooting took place inside a mall restroom, where the victim was shot at least three times.
Witnesses reported hearing at least four gunshots.
The victim was transported to Maine Medical Center, though their condition remains unknown at this time.
A massive law enforcement response is underway, involving city, state, and county agencies, along with the FBI’s SWAT teams and K-9 units. Officers are actively searching both inside the mall and the surrounding perimeter for the suspect.
The FBI’s tactical teams are preparing to conduct a comprehensive sweep of the mall’s exterior as part of the ongoing operation.
Authorities are urging the public to avoid the Maine Mall area while the investigation and search continue.
No additional injuries have been reported.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the South Portland Police Department immediately.
Crime
2 shot outside Brown Middle School in Forney, Two Suspects in Custody

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD.
Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.
In response to the incident, two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
However, law enforcement has not yet released details regarding their identities or possible motives.
Forney ISD officials confirmed the presence of an active crime scene in the vicinity, prompting precautionary security measures across multiple campuses.
Brown Middle School, along with North Forney Middle School, Smith Intermediate, Dewberry Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, and Forney Learning Academy, were placed in “secure” mode as a safety precaution.
Despite the close proximity of the shooting, Forney ISD emphasized that the incident did not occur on school grounds and that all students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.
News footage from the scene showed crime scene tape around a vehicle parked in front of the school.
The district lifted the security measures at approximately 3:30 p.m. and began releasing students to their parents.
Students who walk home were expected to leave at their normal dismissal time of 4:00 p.m., though minor delays were anticipated for bus routes.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of the victims.