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The home invasion was reported around 8:30 a.m., Friday, April 5, when Norwalk Police received a 911 call from a Norwalk resident, stating that a man had entered the home, and pointed a gun at them, said Norwalk Police Lt. Terrence Blake.
Officers responded to the scene and discovered that Alvin Collins, 47, of Stamford, had fled in a vehicle after allegedly attempting to shoot one of the occupants of the home, Blake said.
According to the victims, Collins pointed a gun at one occupant and pulled the trigger, however, the gun did not fire. Collins then pistol-whipped the second victim and began assaulting the second victim on the floor while the first victim ran to the bathroom to call 911, he said.
The second victim was transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Collins was known to the victims, Blake added.
Following the invasion, the Detective Bureau was able to quickly obtain an arrest warrant.
Collins turned himself in on Monday, April 8, to the Stamford Police Department. He was then transported to Norwalk Police Department without incident.
Collins was charged with assault and home invasion. He is being held on a $1,000,000 bond.
Any individuals with further information can contact police at 203-854-3191, or anonymously using the Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111.
Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at www.norwalkpd.com.
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