South Portland, ME - In the early hours of Thursday morning, the South Portland Police Department apprehended a 30-year-old man named Mohamud Abdullahi of Buxton, following an incident where he allegedly fired shots and tried to escape from the police. The incident occurred on Commercial Street in Portland before the suspect crossed over the Casco Bay Bridge into South Portland.

According to police reports, at approximately 12:49 a.m., authorities received a distressing call regarding a male subject discharging multiple rounds from a firearm. Moments later, the suspect hopped into a vehicle and continued his escape onto the Casco Bay Bridge, heading west on Broadway.

Coincidentally, detectives who were investigating an unrelated case on Sawyer Street noticed the suspect's vehicle as it crossed the bridge towards South Portland. Realizing the connection, the police swiftly intervened and initiated a high-risk traffic stop on Morse Street, a dead-end road.

During the traffic stop, the male suspect's passenger, who closely matched the description of the individual accused of firing shots in Portland, attempted to elude law enforcement by fleeing the scene on foot, running through the backyards of nearby houses. In an attempt to make his escape, the suspect even broke through a wooden fence.

As the police engaged in a pursuit, they managed to apprehend two separate passengers who were present in the suspect's vehicle at the time of the incident. However, Mohamud Abdullahi persisted in his getaway.

Eventually, law enforcement successfully detained Abdullahi, charging him with reckless conduct. Furthermore, he is also facing charges of refusing to submit to arrest after allegedly spitting in the face of one of the South Portland police officers during his apprehension.

The motive behind the suspect's actions and the details surrounding the initial firing of shots remain under investigation. The South Portland Police Department is working meticulously to determine any possible connections between Abdullahi and the events leading up to the incident.

Authorities have stressed their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the local community and will continue to provide updates on the ongoing investigation as more information becomes available.

Residents and witnesses who may have any relevant information are encouraged to come forward and assist the authorities in their efforts to uncover the truth behind this unsettling incident.

Date: Thursday, [date]

Note: The date mentioned in the article would be the current date at the time of writing.