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Dixmont man arrested after early morning Bangor shooting

Police say the second man is being treated at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries
Credit: NEWS CENTER Maine

BANGOR, Maine — Police officials say a man is being treated at a Bangor hospital after being shot early Sunday morning. 

The man was found with a gunshot wound around 230 Sunday morning, according to Bangor police. 

24-yr-old Benjamin Bowman of Dixmont was found and arrested a few hours later.

Police say Bowman is charged with Elevated Aggravated Assault, a Class A crime, and Reckless Conduct with a Firearm, a Class B crime.

The investigation continues, but police say they are unlikely to release any other information Sunday. 

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