Crime & Safety

Man Charged In Meriden Shooting

Police have charged a man in connection with a shooting at the Red Roof Inn in September.

MERIDEN, CT — A man has been charged in September shooting, according to police. Calvin Fassett, 20, was charged with first-degree assault, carrying a pistol without a permit, and criminal possession of a firearm.

Police responded to a report of a shooting Sept. 1 at the Red Roof Inn at 10 Bee St. Police found a man who suffered a gunshot wound who was transported to Hartford Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

Following investigation, a warrant was issued for Fassett's arrest Monday. He is being held on $100,000 bond.

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