Crime & Safety

Four Arrested in Meriden Shooting

Police have released the names of arrestees and more details about the shooting event.

Police announced that they have arrested and charged four people in connection with te shooting in City Park Wednesday.

The 22-year-old victim is in stable condition, said Sgt. Darrin McKay. He was shot in the calf and buttocks.

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The following people were arrested:

  • Joerael Bratten, 22, of Liberty Street was charged with first-degree assault, conspiracy to commit first-degree assault, carrying a pistol without a permit and criminal possession of a firearm. He was held in lieu of $250,000 bail.
  • Teharmon Techer, 22 of Crown Street was charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree assault and was held in lieu of $250,000 bail.
  • Denzel Byrd, 23 of Twiss Street was charged with reckless driving and held in lieu of $50,000 bail.
  • Kyshone Jackson, 18 of Meriden Road in Waterbury was charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree assault. He was held in lieu of $25,000 bail.

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