New Britain Man Shot Girlfriend, Two Children: Feds

NEW BRITAIN, CT — A New Britain man alleged to have shot his girlfriend and two of her children pleaded guilty to weapons charges recently, according to federal prosecutors. Jermaine Scott, aka "Maine G," 40, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Police responded to a call March 29, 2017, and found Scott had shot and seriously wounded his girlfriend and two of his girlfriend’s children at the residence, according to court documents.

The victims reported that Scott, who was lying in bed, became angry when he thought the children were being too loud as they were getting ready for school. After an argument ensued, Scott retrieved a gun from behind the headboard of the bed, chased his girlfriend’s 17-year-old daughter into the bathroom and shot her in the stomach and thigh.

He then shot his girlfriend’s 12-year-old son in his leg, and then his girlfriend in her stomach. Scott then fled the residence.

All three victims survived their injuries.

Investigators searched the residence and found a .40 caliber pistol, four spent .40 caliber bullet shell casings, and more than 63 rounds of .40 caliber ammunition.

On May 16, 2019, he pleaded guilty in New Britain Superior Court to three counts of first-degree assault. On July 24, he was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Scott has a criminal history that spans 20 years and includes convictions for firearm, drug, burglary, larceny and other offenses, according to the statement.

Scott faces an additional 10 years in prison for the federal weapons violation.