Dangerous Maine Man is Wanted by the Feds for Portland Shooting

The U.S. Marshals Service has issued an arrest warrant for a man wanted in Maine in connection with a deadly shooting in Portland.

Man Wanted in Maine for a Shooting Was Arrested in Vermont But Released on Bail

Kristofer Haken, 46, of Londonderry, New Hampshire, was arrested in Vermont in April and charged as a fugitive. He made bail and then failed to appear in court, so the U.S. Marshals Service issued the federal warrant.

Shooting in Portland Left 1 Person Dead and 3 Others Taken to the Hospital

In Maine, Haken is wanted for criminal conspiracy and two counts of elevated aggravated assault in connection with a shooting on Forest Avenue in Portland on July 30, 2024. Portland Police were called to Morrills Corner just before 9 that night and found four people with injuries, located in front of a tattoo parlor.

The victims were taken to Maine Medical Center where Susan McHugh, 54, of Gray, died of her injuries. Andrew Karp, owner of the tattoo parlor, is currently serving a 15-year sentence after pleading guilty to manslaughter. Police say they believe the shooting was a dispute between two motorcycle gangs.

Portland Police say Haken, who is believed to be associated with the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, is 5'9" tall, 220 pounds, with blonde hair in dreadlocks, and blue eyes.

U.S. Marshals Service Says Hakens Knows He's Wanted and is Considered Dangerous

The U.S. Marshals Service says consider Haken dangerous and say he may be armed. They say he's aware he's wanted and is actively taking measures to avoid apprehension by law enforcement.

Investigators believe he's getting help from numerous associates who may be charged with aiding a fugitive. He's known to frequent Lebanon, Maine, as well as parts of New Hampshire, Vermont, and update New York.

People who think they see him, or who have information about his whereabouts are urged not to approach him but contact the United States Marshals Service, District of Maine at med.tipline@usdoj.gov, submit a USMS tip, or call 1-877-WANTED-2 ((1-877-926-8332).