Shelton Police: Man Pulled Gun During Dispute

A 58-year-old Shelton man was arrested Monday after police said he pulled a gun on a man at a downtown store. 

In a prepared statement, Detective Richard Bango said officers were called to the Wooster Street Market about 5 p.m. Monday for a reported dispute during which a person had allegedly brandished a gun.

A man at the store told cops that he and his ex-neighbor, Mario Williams, had been arguing over neighborhood issues.”

The complainant stated that Williams pulled a firearm and pointed it at him during the dispute,” Bango said. Williams, who was still (at the) scene, had a handgun in his possession and was discovered to be under the influence.”

Williams, of Roberts Street, was charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree threatening, breach of peace, and carrying a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

He was released on a $2,500 bond and is scheduled to appear at Superior Court in Derby April 24.

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