Man Arrested for Attempted Murder after Shooting Gun in Maine

A 53-year-old man has been arrested for attempted murder after firing a gun at his father-in-law on Pleasant River Road in Milo.

Man Arrested after Shooting at Father-in-Law

The Milo Police Department said David Barry was taken into custody Thursday and charged with Attempted Murder, Attempted Aggravated  Assault, Domestic Violence Reckless Conduct with a Firearm, and Domestic Violence Criminal Threatening with a Firearm.

Suspect “Emptied the Magazine” and Reloaded

The father-in-law called 911 around 6:35 pm and said Barry “had emptied the magazine shooting at him and had reloaded,” according to the Milo PD.

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Man was Intoxicated

“Barry was found to be intoxicated during the altercation and several firearms were removed from the residence,” said police.

Victim Not Shot

The father-in-law was not hit by the bullets. His name and age was not released.

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