The police officer shot by 34-year-old Andrew Samuolis Tuesday in Willimantic is recovering at Windham Hospital. After shooting the officer in the arm, Samuolis led police on a chase through the area that ultimately ended with his capture.
Police Chief Lisa Maruzi-Bolduc said the officer was in stable condition at Windham Hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. Police have not released the officer’s name but said he has served six years with the department.
Matthew Vertefeuille, a spokesman for the town of Windham – which includes Willimantic – said he could not remember another case of a police officer being shot in the town.
“It’s a safe city,” he said. “We don’t have that kind of crime here.”