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Coverage dated September 22, 2026

Man killed in Portland, Maine; murder suspect shot by police

Headline from NBC Boston

A man was killed Monday night inside an apartment in Portland, Maine, and police then shot the suspect. The suspect is now in custody and faces a murder charge. Portland police said they responded to a report of a disturbance on Colonial Road around 8:16 p.m. Monday.

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  1. NBC Boston

    Man killed in Portland, Maine; murder suspect shot by police (opens NBC Boston)

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    A man was killed Monday night inside an apartment in Portland, Maine, and police then shot the suspect. The suspect is now in custody and faces a murder charge. Portland police said they responded to a report of a disturbance on Colonial Road around 8:16 p.m. Monday.

  2. Portland Press Herald

    Portland police shoot, injure man accused in fatal attack (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Authorities say the man is being treated at Maine Medical Center and will be charged with murder.

  3. Bangor Daily News

    Portland police officers shoot man who was allegedly attacking another man (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    The victim, 69-year-old Mark Tschamler, died from his injuries. His alleged assailant will be charged with murder.