A 16-year-old is facing charges in connection with a targeted shooting in South Windsor.
Windsor police responded to a report of shots fired at a home in the Sagebrush Street and Showdown Avenue area shortly after 11:30 p.m. on July 23.
On scene, officers learned that multiple shots had been fired, striking the front window and a basement wall at the rear of the residence.
Several children were inside the home at the time of the shooting; however, no injuries were reported.
Investigators with the Major Crimes Unit determined the shots were fired from a black Cadillac SUV that had been stolen earlier that evening from an auto body repair shop in Chatham.
Officers found the stolen vehicle several hours later in the area of Little River Road and Riverdale Avenue, where they found ammunition inside.
A 16-year-old suspect was identified in connection with the shooting.
The teen was arrested at 8 p.m. on July 25 in the area of Cottage Place and Little River Acres Drive.
A search resulted in the seizure of several pre-packaged quantities of suspected crystal methamphetamine.
The suspect is facing multiple charges including discharging a firearm into a place, possession of a firearm without a license, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, two counts of failure to comply with a Youth Criminal Justice Act probation order and two counts of failure to comply with a Youth Criminal Justice Act prohibition order.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830 or Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
