Connecticut state police have arrested a man in connection with a highway shooting incident that occurred Sunday morning.
Luis Sierra, 24, of Hartford, was charged with third-degree assault, disorderly conduct and possession of narcotics.
State police said around 6:41 a.m. they responded to the area of Interstate 84 east near exit 70 for reports of a possible accident involving a blue Honda. When they arrived in the area they found a victim, who has not been publicly identified, walking on I-84 near the rest stop suffering a gunshot wound to his leg. The individual was taken to Hartford Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening wounds.
Additional troopers and K9 teams to search for other potential victims and suspects.
According to police, they found Sierra standing next to a blue Honda. There were shell casings in and around the car, as well as a .380 semi-automatic pistol on the ground. Police allege that Sierra and the victim were involved in a fight that lead to the shooting.
Police said they also found a bag of meth on Sierra.
Sierra was arrested and held on a $25,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court Monday.
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The investigation is ongoing.
