2 Teens Charged In Shooting At Vernon Apartment Complex

VERNON, CT — Two teenagers were charged in connection with a Tuesday afternoon shooting at a Vernon apartment complex.

The arrests were made early Wednesday morning, police said.

Authorities said the shooting was a case of a brawl run amok. The teens were charged with weapons-related offenses — one is underage and the teen's name is exempt from disclosure under state law, while the other was identified as 18-year-old Dejon Miller. Each was armed with what police described as a "club" and the juvenile also had a bat during the altercation, police said.

Police continued a search for more suspects Wednesday. Police did not disclose information about the gun and who may have fired, citing an active investigation.

The shooting took place at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Park West housing complex off Terrace Drive. One man was found with several gunshot wounds and "significant" bleeding in his torso, according to Vernon police Chief James Kenny.

The victim was taken to Rockville General Hospital and airlifted to Hartford Hospital. His condition was not released Wednesday morning. Police described the man as a "younger adult."

State police were assisting Vernon police at the shooting scene and Tolland Country State's Attorney Matthew Gedanski was also present.

Maintenance workers could be seen cleaning up the area near a cluster of apartments Wednesday morning. The area was sealed off by police.

Vernon police said any witnesses or anyone with information on the case can call them at 860-872-9126.