MERIDEN, Conn — Two men and a juvenile are facing several drug and gun charges after a shootout in the area of West Main Street on Tuesday afternoon.
Police responded to the shots fired complaint shortly after 2:15 p.m.
Officers learned that the two cars were shooting at each other and one person was reported to be firing out of the car window. Officers responded to the area and found one of the cars had crashed into a local business at 515 West Main Street.
Three suspects fled from the car, but were all apprehended a short time later.
Alijah Garris, 21-year-old of Naugatuck, was charged with:
- Possession of Narcotics
- Possession of Narcotic with intent to sell
- Illegal possession of a firearm
- Carrying a without a permit
- Theft of a firearm
- Unlawful discharge of a firearm
Garris is being held on a $420,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Meriden Superior Court on April 6.
Tyish Smith, 20-year-old of Waterbury, was charged with:
Illegal possession of a high capacity magazine
- Theft of a firearm
- Criminal possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell
- Possession of a controlled substance greater than ½ ounce
Smith is being held on a $400,000 bond and is also scheduled to appear in Meriden Superior Court on April 6.
Police say the third suspect was a juvenile who was charged for his involvement and additional charges may follow.
According to officials, the car had multiple bullet holes in the back of it. The second car involved fled the scene before police arrived.
Police say the second car was some sort of SUV but did not know the make or model.
However, the photo below is the best shot of the suspected SUV. It is possibly black in color, police said.
Police say none of the suspects were injured and there were no reported injuries to any bystanders. The investigation remains active.
Anyone with information regarding the incident or any business and/or homeowner with surveillance footage is asked to call Detective Michael Fonda at 203-630-4178.