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A 24-year-old Bismarck man was charged with attempted murder Wednesday in connection with the shooting of a 36-year-old woman.

Burleigh County Assistant State's Attorney Marina Spahr said in court that the woman is in critical condition, with injuries to her heart, small intestine and liver.

Benjamin Miller faces a number of additional charges relating to the incident, including tampering with evidence and drug possession. Miller could face a minimum of four years and a maximum of 33 years in prison, if found guilty.

South Central District Judge Cynthia Feland set bond at $250,000 cash and ordered Miller to have no contact with the victim or witnesses in the case.

Feland rejected Miller's request to post 10 percent of the bond. He said he would hire his own attorney.

According to a police affidavit filed in the case:

• Officers learned of the shooting when they were called to a local hospital shortly after midnight for a report that a woman had been dropped off with a gunshot wound.

• Two witnesses identified by officers told police they heard the shooting and helped drive her to the emergency room. Miller allegedly told one of them, "I can't believe I did that. I shot her."