Portland police investigate overnight shooting on Cumberland Avenue

PORTLAND — On Dec. 26 at 12:08 a.m., Portland Police were called to the scene of a shooting at 139 Cumberland Avenue.

Officers arrived to find multiple windows shattered and evidence of gunfire penetrating several apartments within the building.

The investigation revealed that over a dozen shots had been fired into the structure.

Shell casings were later discovered in the nearby Peppermint Park, buried in snow.

Despite the significant property damage, no injuries were reported by residents.

Authorities are actively seeking information from the public to aid in the investigation.

Witnesses or those with knowledge pertaining to the incident are encouraged to contact the Portland Police Department at (207) 874-8575.

Anonymous tips can be sent by texting the keyword PPDME followed by the message to 847411.

The police have not released any additional details regarding the shooting at this time.

The investigation is ongoing.