38-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Murder in Maine

A 38-year-old man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for Murder in Maine.

Jury Found Man Guilty of Murder and Judge Sentenced him to 40 Years

Abdirahman Mahmoud was found guilty by a jury in the killing of 30-year-old Raoul Mapendo Tshiyuka in March 2024.

Two Men Were Arguing Over a Bar Tab

Mahmoud shot Tshiyuka over an argument about a bar tab on St. John Street in Portland.

Victim was Shot and Seriously Injured at the Scene of the Shooting

Police responded to the scene and found Tshiyuka seriously injured with a gunshot wound.

Man with Gunshot Wound Died from his Injuries at the Hospital

He was transported to Maine Medical Center where he died from his injuries.

Victim’s Death Ruled a Homicide

His death was ruled a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

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Suspect Arrested and Charged with Murder

Mahmoud was apprehended and taken into custody. He was charged with Murder.

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Pleaded Self-Defense and Not Guilty

He pleaded not guilty and claimed self-defense.

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Jury Found Man Guilty after Deliberating for Five Hours

A jury found him guilty of the charges in September 2025. Jurors deliberated for five hours to reach the verdict.