The incident took place in Norwalk in January at an East Norwalk home.
According to Sgt. Ryan Evarts of the Norwalk Police, the victim was found with a gunshot wound to his abdomen and transported to Norwalk Hospital.
Evarts said detectives were able to identify Raymond Dewitt, age 25, of New Haven, as the suspect. A search warrant for Dewitt’s home was secured and crucial evidence was obtained.
Dewitt was arrested by the US Marshals Service and Norwalk officers on Thursday, March 14, and charged with:
- Assault
- Criminal use of a weapon
- Carrying a pistol without a permit
He is being held on a $250,000 bond.
The victim is recovering.
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