PORTLAND, Maine — Update 7:55 p.m.:
Portland police are investigating a shooting at Deering Oaks Park that left a man hospitalized, authorities say.
A news release from the Portland Police Department said officers were called just after 6:30 p.m. A man was found injured from a gunshot wound.
He was taken to Maine Medical Center, but his condition is unknown at this time, authorities said.
"At this time, we have several subjects detained, and we do not believe there is a continued threat to the public. We hope to have more information to share as we gather more facts. No further information will be released at this time," the release stated.
Police asked anyone with information on the shooting to call 207-874-8575.
Original story:
A man was hospitalized after an incident at Deering Oaks Park on Wednesday evening, authorities say.
An officer with the Portland Police Department at the scene confirmed the man was hurt. Witnesses told NEWS CENTER Maine they heard "pops."
Police were still present at the scene as of 7:10 p.m.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
