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Pittsfield man held after BB gun shooting

By Morning Sentinel Staff Report January 30, 2008 02:50 PM

PITTSFIELD—A fight over a woman turned violent Wednesday morning when a Raymond Avenue man was shot 15 times in the face and neck with a BB gun, according to police.

Steven Murray, 37, was taken to Sebasticook Valley Hospital where he was treated and released.

Randy Lake, 22, who shared the Raymond Avenue home with Murray, was arrested by Pittsfield Police Officer Greg Sides and charged with reckless conduct, aggravated assault and violation of condition his release.

Lake was being held at the Somerset County Jail until his court hearing, which is scheduled for March 26.

The shooting escalated from an argument over a woman, Deeanna Murray, who is Steven Murray’s former sister-in-law, said Officer Jeff Vanadestine of the Pittsfield Police.