A man has serious injuries and is under arrest after a struggle led to an officer-involved shooting in Middletown on Saturday morning.
Officers were called to the 100 block of Liberty Street around 6:30 a.m. after getting a report of a man yelling and smashing glass.
The first officer who arrived on scene was approached by a suspect, later identified as 52-year-old Winston Tate. Police said Tate was wielding a blunt object.
According to investigators, Tate hit the officer, knocked the officer to the ground and then climbed on top of the officer.
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Authorities said a struggle ensued and the officer discharged their weapon.
Tate was taken into custody a short time later. He was transported to an area hospital and was treated for gunshot wounds. He was described as being in serious, but stable condition.
At this time, Tate is in police custody at the hospital and an arrest warrant has been signed by a judge. He is facing charges including criminal attempt to commit assault, assault, assault on public safety personnel and interfering with police.
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Tate's bond has been set at $500,000. He is expected to be processed on his charges and will remain in custody.
The officer involved in the incident was treated at a local hospital for injuries and has been released.
The Office of the Inspector General is the lead investigating agency in collaboration with the Connecticut State Police, Eastern District Major Crime Squad and the Middlesex County State's Attorney.
The investigation is ongoing.
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