Norwalk Bank Robbery Suspect Shot With Stun Gun

Officers arrested the man accused of holding up a Norwalk gas station early Thursday morning and shot him with a stun gun while taking him into custody, according to police.

According to police, Jose Rodriguez, 65, of Stamford, robbed the Shorehaven Mobil station at 291 East Avenue around 2:40 a.m. Feb. 5. He pulled out a pellet gun and got away with cash, cigarettes, lottery tickets and lighters.

Police said officers were called to the scene by a silent hold-up alarm and arrived to find Rodriguez leaving the building through the front door.

Officers drew their guns and ordered Rodriguez to stop, but he picked up his pace and kept walking with a hand tucked into his waistband, according to police. He jerked his hand up and threw the pellet gun into the snow.

Police said "Rodriguez actively fought and resisted the officers" who tried to take him into custody, prompting police to shoot him with a stun gun.

Rodriguez was taken to Norwalk Hospital for treatment and has been charged with first-degree robbery, possession of a facsimile firearm, assault on a police officer, interfering with a police officer and sixth-degree larceny.

Police said they found him in possession of items stolen from the gas station.

He was held on $250,000 bond and is due in court Feb. 13.

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