Woman Threatens Neighbor With Gun, Barricades Herself, SWAT Called: PD

NEW HAVEN, CT — A Farren Avenue woman, who is alleged to have threatened a person with a gun, barricaded herself in her home Wednesday night when police arrived, authorities said. She'd hours later be taken to the hospital and charged, according to police spokesperson Capt. Rose Dell.

It was just before 10 p.m. when cops got a call from a person who said their neighbor pulled a gun. When cops got there and were attempting to speak with the caller, when they were "interrupted by the alleged offender who emerged from her apartment brandishing a black handgun," Dell said.

Despite attempts to issue commands, the woman retreated inside her apartment and barricaded herself, police said.

After several hours of attempting to make contact with the subject, Dell said, SWAT was activated.

Dell said that, "despite their best efforts," the woman, identified as Aquillah
Shamsid-Deen, "refused to communicate with officers."

Eventually, a search warrant was issued, and forced entry was made into the apartment, where cops found Shamsid-Deen "unconscious in her bedroom," Dell said.

Medical aid was immediately administered, and Shamsid-Deen was transported to Yale-New
Haven Hospital for further evaluation.

Shamsid-Deen, 56, was charged with first-degree threatening, second-degree breach of peace, facsimile firearm and third-degree criminal mischief.

During the apartment search, Dell said, cops found and seized a black BB gun.

"The situation was tense but ultimately resolved without any injuries," she said. "The police department is deeply grateful for the bravery and professionalism displayed by the officers who responded to this incident."