Overview
- Police say an 18-year-old drew a gun during an attempted robbery in a third-floor unit on Hill Street, where a struggle led to a firearm discharge with no injuries.
- Officers forced entry after callers reported a possible gunshot and cries for help, finding displaced furniture, minor damage and a potential bullet hole.
- Evidence collected at the scene included a 3D-printed lower handgun frame and a firearm magazine, according to investigators.
- The suspect faces charges including first-degree reckless endangerment, illegal discharge of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit and attempted first-degree robbery.
- Court records report conflicting bond amounts, with NBC Connecticut and the Courant citing $500,000 and WTNH reporting $50,000; WTNH and the Courant name the suspect as Larry Mason.