1 in custody, facing charges after Friday officer-involved shooting

Published: May. 26, 2023 at 11:46 AM EDT|Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
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ALTON, Maine (WABI) - We have new information about an officer-involved shooting in Alton last week.

Djvan Carter, 45, has now been charged with aggravated attempted murder, elevated aggravated assault, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and terrorizing with a dangerous weapon.

We’re told Carter has been released from the hospital and was arrested.

Friday morning, police say they were on the lookout for a vehicle whose occupants were involved in a domestic assault.

State Police responded to Argyle Road after learning the vehicle was there.

Police say when they arrived, Carter was assaulting a female passenger.

They say Carter drove at police and a trooper shot him.

They say the passenger suffered serious injuries from the assault.

Carter is due in court on Wednesday.

Authorities could be seen walking a property on Pine Street this afternoon.
Authorities could be seen walking a property on Pine Street this afternoon.(WABI)