FROM HPD: ANOTHER GUN ARREST

On 3/31/18 at approximately 2324 hours, Patrol Officers were dispatched to 31-33 Eaton Street in response to a ShotSpotter activation. Upon arrival, officers located six 9mm cartridge casings and one live 9mm round in the road. Private surveillance cameras were located and it was determined that they had captured the incident. Detectives were assigned the investigation. Upon viewing the video footage, Detectives observed the suspect yell, "We out here," rack the slide of a pistol, and fire several rounds into the air. The suspect is observed entering a vehicle and leaves the area. After obtaining the registration plate from the vehicle, it was determined that the owner, Jorge Rodriguez, has a valid CT Firearms Permit. Through his investigation, it was determined that Rodriguez was intoxicated on the night of the shots fired and had been involved in an argument with a female. Rodriguez was positively identified as the shooter. Detectives applied for an arrest warrant and it was granted. On October 11, 2018, Rodriguez turned himself into the Hartford Police Department voluntarily.

Jorge Rodriguez, 5/6/85, 76 Bay Avenue, New Britain, CT

 

Charges: Reckless Endangerment, Carrying a Firearm Under the Influence, and Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm