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Presque Isle man killed in shooting that's being investigated by Maine State Police

A 22-year-old Presque Isle man died from injuries he suffered in the shooting Thursday, a news release stated. Maine State Police are investigating.

WESTMANLAND, Maine — A man from Presque Isle has died from injuries he sustained in an apparent shooting Thursday in a small town in Aroostook County. 

The fatal shooting in Westmanland is now under investigation by Maine State Police

State police detectives with the Major Crimes Unit-North responded Thursday evening to a shooting on Westmanland Road, according to a news release from the Maine Department of Public Safety. 

Brandon Belanger, 22, of Presque Isle died Saturday as a result of the shooting, the release stated. 

There is no danger to the public, according to the release. 

MSP Major Crimes Unit-North is leading the investigation. The Maine Department of Public Safety said additional information may be released when appropriate. 

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Westmanland had a population of 79 people in 2020. 

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