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Arrest made in October convenience store shooting in Meriden

On Friday, Makhi Harris, 24, was arrested and charged for his involvement in the shooting.
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Meriden police

MERIDEN, Conn. — Police made an arrest in connection to a convenience store shooting that injured a bystander. 

The shooting occurred in the area of 343 West Main Street near Bradley Avenue around 9 p.m. after an argument had ensued, which led to a gunfight in the parking lot.

On Friday, Makhi Harris, 24, was arrested and charged with criminal attempt at assault in the first degree, carrying a pistol without a permit, criminal use of a firearm, risk of injury to a minor, and 2 counts of reckless endangerment in the first degree. 

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The major crimes division identified Makhi Harris as one of the offenders.

Ballistic evidence was found at the scene, and multiple cars were struck by gunfire as a result of the shooting.

The bystander was treated with non-life-threatening injuries. 

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