Anthony Yates
A woman from Connecticut required hospital treatment after a downstairs neighbor reportedly fired a gun inside his apartment. Authorities say the victim suffered life-threatening injuries.
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What happened: According to a news release by the Town of Groton Police Department, officers responded to reports of a gunshot at the Phoenix Park Apartments. The incident occurred on September 14 at around 10:52 PM.
- The Police Department revealed that they also received a 911 call from 30-year-old Caleb Bean, who lives in one of the apartments. He admitted to accidentally discharging his weapon while attempting to cycle it. Bean told authorities that he fired into the ceiling, and the bullet hit a woman in the apartment directly above his.
- News outlet WFSB cites an arrest warrant that says Bean told a witness, “I’m the one who did this. What can I do to help?”
- When officers arrived, two neighbors and the victim’s partner were attempting to render aid using a “makeshift tourniquet.” The bullet struck the woman in the right leg, and officers noticed significant blood loss. The news release notes the injury “appeared life-threatening,” and officers applied two tourniquets to slow the bleeding.
- Emergency services placed the victim on a stretcher and wheeled her three floors down to an ambulance. They transported her to Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, where she received emergency surgery. Authorities explain that doctors then kept her in intensive care.
The Downstairs Neighbor Faces Multiple Charges
Authorities recovered a rifle: Police officers arrested Bean and transported him to Groton Police Headquarters. Detectives recovered an “AR-15 style” rifle from the scene. The news release reveals he faces the following charges:
- Assault in the First Degree
- Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm
- Breach of Peace Second Degree
- Two counts of Criminal Mischief Third Degree
- Two counts of Reckless Endangerment First Degree
Authorities are reportedly holding Bean on a $250,000 bond. Per a report by WFSB, a judge reduced that amount to $15,000.
Another avoidable shooting: An Airman at Wyoming Airbase was accused of manslaughter in July after allegedly firing a rifle at a gathering with friends.
- Police claim that 20-year-old Jadan Orr was drinking at an apartment and found an AK-47 rifle in the bedroom. He reportedly charged and fired the weapon. The round went through the wall and into the living room, striking a 23-year-old.
- Cheyenne Police Department officers found a group outside the building attempting to render aid when they arrived. Emergency services pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
