The department wrote on their Facebook that the suspect, Ahmed Basheer Awad, “wanted to turn himself in to police so there could be a safe and peaceful resolution for all involved.”

The South Portland Police Department has identified the suspect in Wednesday afternoon's shooting at the Maine Mall as authorities continue to search for him.Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, of Westbrook, is wanted on a felony charge of elevated aggravated assault in connection with the shooting,

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WABI) -Police have identified the suspect in Maine Mall shooting on Wednesday. South Portland Police say they are searching for 20-year-old Ahmed Basheer Awad of Westbrook. They say he’s facing charges for elevated aggravated assault, with more charges expected.