2 Charged In Shooting Handgun From Ferry Incident: New London Police

NEW LONDON, CT - New London police said two men have been charged in an incident in which a gunshot was fired off the stern of the Cross Sound Ferry. Police said one of the suspects was armed with a handgun, according to a release.

Officers subsequently boarded the ferry when it returned from Block Island. Police said multiple witnesses, including off-duty police officers from other towns, quickly pointed out the two suspects. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

Police said Michael Richard, 53, of Blythewood, South Carolina, was charged with carrying a firearm under the influence and without a permit, unlawful discharge and reckless endangerment among other charges. Michael McMahon, 55, of Hamden was charged with breach of peace and carrying a firearm under the influence, police said.

No injuries or damages were reported as a result of the incident and a handgun was seized by officers, police said. Both suspects are scheduled to appear in court September 6.

Police said the United States Coast Guard assisted during the incident.

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