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	Podcast:		WNPR
	Episode:		Police Shooting In Ansonia Sends One To Hospital With Non-Life Threatening Injuries
	Category:		Government & Organizations
	Duration:		00:01:31
	Publish Date:		2021-04-26 21:18:28
	Description:		State police are investigating a shooting involving a Derby police officer that took place early Monday morning. The officer was on patrol and stopped at a red light, on the border between Derby and Ansonia. Two young men — one a minor — approached his car looking for help. According to state police, they began pounding on the car windows. At the same time, another vehicle passed by and that got their attention. Speaking to reporters, Derby Police Chief Gerald Narowski said, “One of the two males that were in distress pulled out a handgun and fired several shots into the passing vehicle. Our officer then engaged that suspect that had a weapon and fired at him, striking the suspect.” The man with the weapon was shot in the leg by the police officer. He’s now in stable condition at a local hospital. The younger man was not stuck, according to state police. The person in the passing vehicle is cooperating with the investigation. Nearby, Ansonia resident Eric Barone was already awake. He
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