LIVERMORE FALLS — A 19-year-old local man was shot in the leg at 10:33 p.m. Tuesday behind Central Plaza at 82 Main St., Police Chief Ernest Steward Jr. said Wednesday.

A NorthStar EMS ambulance took the teen to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. His condition was unknown Wednesday.

A group of people ages 20 to 23 and a juvenile met up behind the building. Someone pulled a handgun after sarcastic remarks were made and shot the 19-year-old in the leg, Steward said.

Maine State Police are assisting Livermore Falls with the investigation.