Manchester

2 Men Arrested in Connection to Manchester Shooting

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NBC Connecticut

Two men have been arrested in connection to a shooting in Manchester last month that left one person injured.

Officers were called to Seaman Circle on Sunday, April 30, after getting a report of shots fired.

At the scene, police said they found evidence that confirmed shots were fired in the area and a witness identified two vehicles that fled the area after the report of shots fired.

Shortly after, authorities said a person suffering from multiple gunshot wounds arrived at Hartford Hospital. Investigators believe the person was involved in the shots fired incident on Seaman Circle.

Detectives arrested a 29-year-old on Monday after finding a car connected to him in Middletown. He faces charges including first-degree assault, reckless endangerment and criminal possession of a firearm.

On Sunday, detectives executed a search warrant a a home on Seaman Circle in connection to the shooting.

An arrest warrant was secured and investigators said a 28-year-old man from Hartford was placed under arrest.

For the shooting, the man is facing charges including criminal attempt to commit assault, reckless endangerment and criminal possession of a firearm.

After the execution of the search warrant, police said the man was additionally charged with theft of a firearm, larceny, criminal possession of a firearm and risk of injury to a minor. According to police, the additional charges are from officers finding an unsecured stolen gun within the home connected to the man.

One of the men is being held on a $1 million bond and the other is being held on a $750,000 bond.

The investigation into the shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Manchester Police Department at (860) 645-5500.

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