MERIDEN, Conn. — Officials confirmed a shooting occurred Friday morning near Broad Street at the Flamingo Inn Motel.
Meriden Police say they were called by West Hartford Police for help in an arrest for armed robbery charges.
Officers were trying to take 24-year-old Kenneth Struthers, who ran away from Police. After a brief chase that involved officers of both the Meriden and West Hartford Police Department, Struthers was shot. A gun was recovered by officers at the scene.
Struthers was taken to the hospital and is currently receiving medical treatment. It is unclear the extent of his injuries. Police said they could not offer any more information regarding the incident as of the time of this writing.
Connecticut State Police said Crime Squad detectives will be assisting Meriden PD with the investigation in the area of the Berlin Turnpike. The investigation has also been handed over to the New London State Attorney's office.
Residents and drivers are told to expect heavy police activity in the area.
This is a developing story.