1 injured, 1 arrested after shooting in Florence

NORTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – One person was injured and another arrested following a weekend shooting in Florence.

Laurie Loisel, spokeswoman for the Northwestern District Attorney's Office, said Northampton police were called to Pencasal Drive around 8:30 a.m. Sunday by a 50-year-old woman who had left her home after reportedly being shot in the stomach was. The woman told investigators she believed there was another man in the house with a gun.

The victim was taken to Baystate Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Loisel added that the suspect, a 65-year-old man whose name was not released, was arrested on charges of armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and assault and battery on a family member . He is being held on bail pending his arraignment in Northampton District Court on Tuesday.

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