Wasilla man arrested after brother found with gunshot wound to head

A Wasilla man was arrested Saturday after his brother was found on the side of a road with a gunshot wound to the head. Troopers transported the victim to Mat-Su Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Michael Melland, 46, faces a charge of third-degree assault, according to Alaska State Troopers dispatch AK26057910. Troopers said investigation revealed the victim had been assaulted by his brother, causing physical injury to his head.

The victim's condition has not been publicly disclosed. Melland is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.