NEWPORT, Maine — State and Newport Police are investigating the shooting that took place inside a Newport home late Monday night as a homicide.
Perley Goodrich Jr.
The victim is 76 year old Perley Goodrich Sr. Police continue to look for Goodrich's 45 year old son, Perley Goodrich Jr. for questioning in connection with the shooting.
The younger Goodrich was last seen leaving the home at 146 Rutland Road shortly before midnight. The younger Goodrich lives at the house with his parents.
Goodrich is described as 5-feet, 11-inches tall, weighs 140 pounds and has brown hair and blue eyes.
Police say Goodrich is believed to be on foot.
He is considered to be armed and dangerous and anyone having contact with Goodrich should call State Police in Orono at 1-800-432-7381 or 911 on a cell phone.
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