The South Portland Police Department says they did not find the suspect after a methodical search of the Maine Mall area after a person was shot this afternoon inside the mall.Police say they believe they have identified a suspect following an initial investigation.

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — The South Portland Police Department is investigating an "active situation" at the Maine Mall Wednesday afternoon. According to a post on social media from the department, the mall is currently closed. The department is asking people to avoid the area.