Man Charged with Shooting Victim in Both Legs in Maine

A 36-year-old man was arrested and charged with Elevated Aggravated Assault after a man was shot in both legs in Westbrook.

Man Charged with Aggravated Assault and Reckless Conduct

Shuceyb Hersi faces charges for Elevated Aggravated Assault, 2 counts of Aggravated Assault and Reckless Conduct.

911 Calls Reporting a Disturbance and Shots Fired

The Westbrook Police Department responded to a 911 call Saturday morning around 6:53 am at 156 Bridgton Road for a disturbance with a possible weapon and another call for shots fired.

Several People Detained Outside Residence Including Suspect

When officers arrived on scene, they detained several people outside the residence including the suspect.

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One Person Shot in Both Legs and Another Person was Assaulted

“Officers made entry into the residence and discovered that one person had been shot in both legs, and another person had been assaulted. Officers applied a tourniquet to the gunshot victim, secured the scene,” according to Westbrook PD.

Victims Taken to the Hospital with Injuries

Both victims were transported to a local hospital for medical attention and treatment.

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Suspect Taken to County Jail and Booked

Hersi was taken into custody and transported to the Cumberland County Jail and booked.

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Ongoing Shooting and Assault Investigation

The investigation remains open as police collect additional information.