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Norwich juvenile arrested for firing a flare gun during fight: Police

NORWICH — A juvenile was arrested after police said a flare gun was fired during a fight. Police were called Saturday morning around 1:30 a.m. to  William...
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NORWICH — A juvenile was arrested after police said a flare gun was fired during a fight.

Police were called Saturday morning around 1:30 a.m. to  Williams Street and Uncas Street for a report of shots fired.

They found that five juveniles went to  Williams Street and were involved in an altercation with another juvenile. One of the juveniles  fired a flare gun pistol at the victim, which hit a house nearby and started a small fire that went out on its own.

There were no injuries reported.

One juvenile was arrested and charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm, reckless endangerment, reckless burning, criminal mischief, and carrying dangerous weapon.

The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent and will appear in Juvenile Court Waterford at a later date.

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