DALLAS PLANTATION — A Massachusetts man was arrested Wednesday night after a man was shot.
Jesse Duval Franklin County Sheriff’s Office photo
The victim and Jesse Duval, 45, of Westminster, Massachusetts, were arguing inside a home on Lynn Way, according to a statement from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. The men, who were related by marriage, went outside, and the victim was shot, according to the statement.
A Rangeley police officer and two Border Patrol agents responded to the 6:19 p.m. call for medical help. Duval was arrested. The Rangeley police officer administered first aid until Northstar EMS personnel arrived, according to the statement. Firefighters from the Rangeley Fire Department assisted at the scene.
The victim, who has not been identified, was taken to Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington to be treated for wounds not considered life threatening.
Duval was charged with elevated aggravated assault and reckless conduct and taken to jail, according to the statement.
Police recovered shell casings and a gun from the scene and are continuing to investigate.
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