Suspect Brandished Gun Before Officers Fired: Police

MERIDEN, CT - An officer-involved shooting Thursday night at the CVS parking lot on East Main Street is being investigated by state police. Police said that the suspect was brandishing a weapon when three officers fired at him.

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According to a police statement, five police officers traveling in an unmarked Buick Century began following the suspect on West Main Street at 10:23 p.m. The Buick traveled on I-691 eastbound and took exit 10 on Route 15 southbound.

Police said a firearm was discharged from inside the Buick at this time. Officers continued to follow the Buick onto East Main Street and into the CVS parking lot.

The Buick's driver, Ryan Holley, 41, of Meriden, exited the car with a gun in his hand and was still moving. Officers exited their vehicle and Holley turned toward them

Three officers fired their weapons and struck Holley. He was transferred to Hartford Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

No officers were injured. State police will assist the investigation of this incident.

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