MANCHESTER, Conn. — Two Manchester teens are recovering after police said one was struck by gunfire and another struck by a vehicle Thursday night.
Manchester officers were called to Dougherty Street around 9 p.m. on a report that a 15-year-old male was shot in his upper right arm. The shooting happened on Dougherty Street and McKee Street, according to police.
When they arrived at the scene, they learned that multiple shots had been fired in the area and that a 17-year-old male was also struck by a car.
Police said the victims and a group of friends were walking on Dougherty Street when 44-year-old Jamie Garcia approached the group and pulled out a firearm.
According to officials, the teens immediately turned around and ran away from Garcia, who reportedly fired several rounds in the direction they ran. Garcia then entered a vehicle and drove in the direction of where the teens went, ultimately chasing down and striking the 17-year-old near McKee Street, according to police.
The 17-year-old suffered minor injuries, and the 15-year-old who was struck in the arm by the gunfire was taken to Connecticut Children's Medical Center and is in stable condition, police said.
Officials said Garcia lived on Dougherty Street. Investigators found him and the weapon used in the incident, and he was arrested.
Garcia has been charged with first-degree assault, three counts of criminal attempt at first-degree assault, second-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, five counts of risk of injury to a minor, carrying a pistol without a permit and evading responsibility.
Garcia was held on a $1 million bond and is expected in court Friday.
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