PORTLAND, Maine — A 20-year-old victim was located, treated for injuries, and released from the Maine Medical Center Tuesday night after a non-fatal shooting.
Portland Police responded to the wooded area behind 54 North Street in the area of Fort Sumner Park just after 3:20 p.m. Tuesday afternoon four people reported hearing a gunshot.
When police arrived, they learned that a group of young black men was arguing when witnesses described hearing a gunshot. People from the group left on foot and in vehicles before police arrived on the scene.
A pool of blood was found on one of the trails that run between Fort Sumner Park and Sheridan Street.
The incident does not appear to be a random act and at this time police do not believe the public is at risk.
If anyone has any information that could help Police solve this crime, please call (207) 874-8575.
