MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Middletown police are investigating a shooting involving a police officer near the downtown area on Saturday morning.
Middletown police said officers were dispatched at 6:33 a.m. to the 100 block of Liberty Street for a report of a man yelling and smashing glass. The first officer that arrived was approached by the suspect who had a blunt object in hand. The man hit the officer, knocked the officer to the ground, then climbed on top of them.
A violent struggle occurred and the officer fired their weapon to defend themself.
The suspect, identified as Winston Tate, 53, was taken into custody a short time later. He was taken to an area hospital where he was being treated for gunshot wounds.
Tate is in police custody at the hospital as an arrest warrant has been signed by a judge. He's being charged with Criminal Attempt to Commit Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Assault on Public Safety Personnel, and Interfering with Police.
Tate's bond is set at $500,000. He will be processed on these charges and will remain in custody.
The officer that was allegedly assaulted was treated at a local hospital for their injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.
Connecticut State Police and the Inspector General's Office are also investigating.
This is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public, according to Middletown police.
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