You sort of have to be comfortable,' a kiosk manager said after returning to work Thursday. 'It's the only option we have.'

Police are still searching for the suspected gunman who shot someone in a food court bathroom at the Maine Mall Wednesday.

Police are looking for 20-year-old Ahmed Basheer Awad, who they say is the suspect in Wednesday afternoon's shooting at the Maine Mall in South Portland.

Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, of Westbrook, is accused of shooting another person inside the mall Wednesday afternoon.

Public safety officials said one person was taken to Maine Medical Center and underwent surgery but was expected to survive.

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, ME. (WWLP) – Police in Maine are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a person inside a mall in South Portland. The suspect is still on the run, according to NECN. South Portland Police urged the public to avoid the area of the Maine Mall during the search. They say it was an isolated incident with no risk to the public.

Police have identified the man wanted in connection with a brazen daytime shooting at the Maine Mall in Portland, Maine, on Wednesday.

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.

The South Portland Police Department called the incident an “active situation” in a statement made at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday.

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.