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Meriden Man Arrested in New Britain Shooting

New Britain Police arrested a man involved in a shooting on Corbin Avenue in New Britain on Sunday.

Police arrested one of the suspects, 37-year-old Jorge Gonzalez of Meriden, after learning that two individuals had a dispute and fired at each other.

The shooting happened at around 4:30 p.m.

Police found a firearm in Gonzalez's car when they arrested him in Meriden.

Both of the suspects in the shooting are believed to have known each other, according to police.

Gonzalez faced charges including first degree criminal attempt to committ assault, illegal discharge of a firearm, first degree reckless endangerment and possession of a firearm.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

Police said the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are anticipated.

He is being held on a $500,000 bond and is expected to appear in court on Monday.

Anyone with information is asked to call Lieutenant Adam Rembisz at 860-826-3131.

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